Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wellington, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$174,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,500 the year before.
78% 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 | $45,100 | 6 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $42,500 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $174,000 | 18 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust 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 Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $60,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $34,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 3GEN Ministries | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Trust | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foothills Humane Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kidsenses Inc (DBA Childrens Museum) | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mondays Hope | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rare Village Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salt Ponds Coalition Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St David Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Steps to Hope Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vinceremos Riding Center Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Green Creek Hounds Inc | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Charlestown Land Trust | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| South Kingstown Land Trust | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Capital Challenge Horse Show | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yarmouth Public Library Association Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger B Smith
Questions people ask
Does Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust give?
$174,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger B Smith (Trustee).
What does Roger B Smith Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and environment and conservation.