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The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boise, Idaho · EIN 820496334

The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,407 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $5,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $8,400 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8,7057$315,185
2024$8,4005$333,984
2025$16,4078$363,977

How to apply

The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Idaho.

StateGrantsAmount
Idaho7$10,907
Connecticut1$5,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Gorongosa National Park Mozambique
Stamford, CT
Conservation$5,500
Idaho Youth Ranch
Boise, ID
Humanitarian$5,000
Richard Sabala Foundation
McCall, ID
Education and welfare of mccalldonnelly children$2,081
Individual
ID
Education & literacy$1,500
Boise State University
Boise, ID
Education$1,000
The Cabin
Boise, ID
Education & literacy$805
Individual
ID
Education$271
Individual
ID
$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation give?

$16,407 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.

Who runs The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bryan L Palfreyman (Secretarytreasurer), Mark T Smith (Vice President) and Denise C Smith (President).

What does The Thomas M and Carol F Smith Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.

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