How much funding does Smith Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Smith Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Smith Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Entities outside Texas; Those seeking ongoing operational support; Funding from.

Smith Foundation Grant

George G & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Revenue Service Code as said code is amended or replaced;a political subdivision or governmental entity; ora corporation organized under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The Foundation will consider requests for operating budgets, special projects, building and capital campaigns, and research.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Entities outside Texas
Not eligible: Those seeking ongoing operational support
Not eligible: Funding from
Not eligible: an entity outside the State of Texas;an organization seeking operating support on a continual basis;
Not eligible: an individual;
Not eligible: a religious organization; or
Not eligible: an organization seeking support for fund-raising events or activities.

Overview

The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation aims to enhance the lives of Hill County, Texas residents by funding programs that support health, education, and welfare, particularly for the underprivileged. The Foundation prioritizes local organizations and projects, while it does not accept applications from entities outside Texas or those seeking ongoing operational support. Funding opportunities include special projects and capital campaigns that address basic human needs in a compassionate and effective manner.

Eligibility

The Smith Foundation will consider requests for funding from:an organization that is classified as a 501(c)(3) or a 501(c)(13) entity in the Internal
Revenue Service Code as said code is amended or replaced;a political subdivision or governmental entity; ora corporation organized under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.The Foundation will consider requests for operating budgets, special projects, building and capital campaigns, and research.

Ineligibility

The Smith Foundation will not consider requests for funding from:

an entity outside the State of Texas;an organization seeking operating support on a continual basis;
an individual;
a religious organization; or
an organization seeking support for fund-raising events or activities.

What George G & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 9
Total given: $111K
Median grant: $12K
Range: $500–$29K

By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Hillsboro, TX; Itasca, TX; Whitney, TX.
22% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Main Street Hillsboro · Hillsboro, TX

Install led lights on buildings around court house

$29K
Hillsboro Lions Club · Hillsboro, TX

To build a shade structure over centennial playground at hillsboro city park

$25K
Boys and Girls Club of Hill County · Hillsboro, TX

To fund the daily operations of the club

$17K
Itasco ISD · Itasca, TX

To help the district repair decking around the old itasca depot

$15K
Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce · Whitney, TX

Repair the chamber building

$12K