Jay L Smith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay L Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sedalia, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$275,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,500 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,500 | 22 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $212,500 | 20 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 18 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Jay L Smith Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jay L Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | $121,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $58,000 |
| California | 2 | $48,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University Endowment Fund | Funds scholarships for students attending byu. | $35,000 |
| Individual | $35,000 | |
| Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Disease Center | Funds for the center that is the regional headquarters for the clinical care for and research into alzheimer's. | $35,000 |
| Montgomery Bicycle Club | Support a fundraising event called the glassner autumn challenge. The montgomery bicycle club promotes recreational and competitive cycling in the central al area, and seeks to increase bicycle safety and awareness. | $15,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Al | Assistance with medication, transportation, support, medical care, etc. To people suffering from cancer in the central alabama region. | $13,000 |
| Fallen Officers Fund of Douglas County | Assistance to douglas county sheriff's office members who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty or who become deceased as a result of illness accident, injury, or natural causes not related to any performance on duty. | $13,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Foundation | Assistance for several programs for underinsured alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. | $13,000 |
| Respite for All Foundation (Raf) | Provides services such as day care, socialization, and respite support for caregivers and individuals suffering from dementia in the community. It will aldo assist respite ministries to continue to pursue a larger facility to serve more people. | $13,000 |
| Ride Above Disability | Funds to benefit students and horses at a therapeutic horse-riding faciity whose goal is to enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills for people with special needs. | $13,000 |
| 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue | Provide care and food for rescued, abandoned, and abused pets in high-kill shelters throughout the us. | $10,000 |
| Alabama Military Support Foundation | Assist local military members and their families with support, social functions, and scholarships for their children. Most of our donation will be used for scholarship purposes. The remaining amount will be used for supplies and food for events reuniting families when the military family member returns from war/oversea posts. | $10,000 |
| Alabama Senior Olympics | Fund opportunities for individuals over the age of 50 to participate in social, competitive, recreational, and athletic events. Our donation will assist with staffing and a variety of items related to the bicycle races. | $10,000 |
| Bill Myers Backpack Program | Provide lunches and meals for low income children in the county. | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Area Food Bank | Provide food for senior citizens in a number of counties. The money will be used for the food and transportation of the food for those in need. | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Humane Society | General operations of the animal shelter for homeless, abondoned, and unwanted animals. More specifically, for their catch and release program to assist with the cost of spaying and neutering feral cats. | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Provide housing for families that have a child suffering from a severe medical condition. It allows them to stay in housing by the hospital while the children get the medical attention. | $10,000 |
| Service Dogs of Alabama | Provides training and foods for dogs mostly rescued from shelters to aid children and veterans with disabilities in alabama. | $10,000 |
| The University of Alabama Endowment Fund | Assistance for researching the cause and cure of alzheimer's disease. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Holly L Smith Roth
- Geraldine Smith
- Deborah Ann Smith Clancy
- Von G Memory
Questions people ask
Does Jay L Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay L Smith Family Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Jay L Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Holly L Smith Roth (President), Geraldine Smith (Vice President Finance), Deborah Ann Smith Clancy (Vice President Administrat) and Von G Memory (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Jay L Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.