Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sanibel, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $20,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$536,662
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,500 the year before.
63% 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 | $50,000 | 7 | $533,588 |
| 2024 | $92,500 | 11 | $505,957 |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 8 | $536,662 |
How to apply
Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc 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 S H A R E Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona. It also paid $20,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $7,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $7,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Club of Arizon | General operations | $20,000 |
| Hope Haven | General operations | $10,000 |
| Windy's Rescue | General operations | $7,500 |
| Convoy of Hope | General operations | $7,500 |
| NYC Salt | General operations | $5,000 |
| Souls Horbour Rescue Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| Casting for Recovery | General operations | $5,000 |
| Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ley S Smith
- Steven L Smith
- Scott A Smith
- Susan E Smith
- Kristen Starrett
- Haydn Smith
- Lauren Aldendifer
- Bryan Aldendifer
- Carter Smith
- Kelly Smith
- Sean Smith
- Cameron Smith
Questions people ask
Does Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ley S Smith (Treasurer), Steven L Smith (President), Scott A Smith (Director) and Susan E Smith (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Smith S H A R E Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.