Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hotchkiss, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,300 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,800. 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$26,300
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,800
- Assets$509,074
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $27,800 the year before.
3% 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 | $21,900 | 33 | $501,239 |
| 2024 | $27,800 | 33 | $545,921 |
| 2025 | $26,300 | 32 | $509,074 |
How to apply
Shirley C Smith Charitable 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 Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $14,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,300 |
| New York | 3 | $1,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $300 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewest | For family relief | $2,800 |
| Retirement Fund for Religious | For family relief | $2,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | For family relief | $1,500 |
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | For family relief | $1,500 |
| Handmaids of the Precious Blood | For children's relief | $1,500 |
| Sharing Ministries Food Bank | For family relief | $1,500 |
| The Priestly Frat of St Peter | For family relief | $1,500 |
| Western Slope Food Bank | For family relief | $1,500 |
| Cancer Research Institute | For cancer research | $1,350 |
| Children's Cancer Connection | For cancer children's relief | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Res Center of Delta Cnty | For pregnancy education | $1,000 |
| Providing Hope for Nigeria | For family relief | $800 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | For children's relief | $800 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | For family relief | $750 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | For children's relief | $600 |
| American Red Cross | For disaster relief | $500 |
| Delta Health Foundation | For family relief | $500 |
| La Puente Home Inc | For children's relief | $500 |
| Special Olympics Co | For children's relief | $500 |
| The Abraham Connection | For family relief | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project-Co | For veteran's relief | $500 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | For family relief | $400 |
| Camillian Disaster Services | For disaster relief | $300 |
| Childfund International | For children's relief | $300 |
| Csu Habitat for Humanity | For family relief | $250 |
| Food for the Poor | For children's relief | $250 |
| Feed the Children | For children's relief | $200 |
| International Rescue Committee | For medical relief | $200 |
| Project Hope | For family relief | $200 |
| Salesian Missions | For children's relief | $200 |
| Save the Children Federation | For children's relief | $200 |
| Unbound | For children's relief | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Tammy M Smith
- Kristy Smith
Questions people ask
Does Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation give?
$26,300 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tammy M Smith (President) and Kristy Smith (Treasurer).
What does Shirley C Smith Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.