Smith Family Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Smith Family Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $309,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$309,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $278,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $227,500 | 19 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $278,000 | 21 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $309,000 | 20 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Smith Family Legacy 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 Smith Family Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $106,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $32,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $19,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $14,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | General | $30,000 |
| Fos Feminista Fos Feminista | General | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee International Rescue Committee | General | $21,000 |
| Feeding America Feeding America | General | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Nature Conservancy | General | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen World Central Kitchen | General | $17,000 |
| Direct Relief Direct Relief | General | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense Fund | General | $15,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Equal Justice Initiative | General | $15,000 |
| Jed Foundation Jed Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Population Connection Population Connection | General | $15,000 |
| Waterorg Waterorg | General | $14,000 |
| Land Conservancy of W Mi Land Conservancy of W Mi | General | $12,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Fisher House Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Homes for Our Troops | General | $10,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center | Lawton smith fund | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society | General | $7,000 |
| Pretty Lake Camp Pretty Lake Camp | General | $7,000 |
| Charity Navigator Charity Navigator | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles A Smith
- Paula E Riggi
- Kayvon Riggi
- Kaylee Riggi
- Mariah Riggi
Questions people ask
Does Smith Family Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith Family Legacy Foundation give?
$309,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Smith Family Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles A Smith (President), Paula E Riggi (Vice Preside), Kayvon Riggi (Director) and Kaylee Riggi (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Smith Family Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and health.