Les & Judy Smout Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Les & Judy Smout Foundation is a private foundation in Clearwater, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,850 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $23,000. 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$155,850
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,000 the year before.
65% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,200 | 54 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 31 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $155,850 | 49 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Les & Judy Smout 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Les & Judy Smout Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 41 | $130,350 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Pasco & Gulf RR | Capital equipment | $23,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease HC Fdn | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Wesley Chapel Elementary School | Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Circus World Museum | Historical site study | $10,000 |
| Florida State University | Capital project & schloraships | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Medina | Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | Ambulance purchase | $7,000 |
| Safety Harbor Middle School | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Tampa Gen Hosp Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Safety Harbor Chamber of Comm Fdn | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Collection on Palmetto | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Speak Up for Mental Health | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Circus Arts Conservatory | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| H E P Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| SPHS PTA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Clearwater Chinese Language Sch | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Circus & Traveling Shows Retirement | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Florida Aquarium | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Florida Odyssey of the Mind | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gulf Coast JFCS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mattie Williams Neighboor Ctr | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Quantum Leap Farm | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Arts in Motion | Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Friends of Safety Harbor Library | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Center for Great Apes | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center Youth Stage Theatre | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Circus Ring of Fame Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| City of Safety Harbor | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Dental Clinic | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Eckerd College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritian Mission | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Pinellas | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jack Hadleyblack History Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| John Wayne Birtyplace Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Moffit Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pensacola Vol Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pinellas Education Org | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ringling Museun of Art | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Les R Smout
- Judy Smout
- Janet Heyman
Questions people ask
Does Les & Judy Smout Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Les & Judy Smout Foundation give?
$155,850 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Les & Judy Smout Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Les R Smout (Pres & Treas), Judy Smout (VP, Secy) and Janet Heyman (Director).
What does Les & Judy Smout Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.