Edward W Smith Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Edward W Smith Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Port St Lucie, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $130,000 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 | $110,000 | 15 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 19 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 17 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marlin R Lee Jr 320 Southeast Courance Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34964 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (954) 609-2000 |
| What to submit | Charitable purpose; copy of IRS exemption letter; specific request |
| Deadlines | July 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Organization exempt under federal section 501(c)(3), with preference to charities located in broward county, fl |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $105,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Net 4 Families | Unrestricted use by charity | $25,000 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | Unrestricted use by charity | $20,000 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida | Unrestricted use by charity | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | Unrestricted use by charity | $10,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Cure PSP Foundation | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Grace Way Village | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Hope South Florida | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Ministries | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warior Project | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Impact Melanoma | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack J Appel
- John E Carter
- Marlin R Lee
Questions people ask
Does Edward W Smith Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1st of each year.
How much does Edward W Smith Jr Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edward W Smith Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack J Appel (Co-Trustee), John E Carter (Co-Trustee) and Marlin R Lee (Co-Trustee).