The Smith Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.3 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $800,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.3 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$109 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.8 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 72 | $98.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 64 | $117 million |
| 2025 | $6.3 million | 68 | $109 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey H Thomasson CFP Co the Trus PO Box 80238, Indianapolis, IN 46280-0238 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 805-5000 |
| What to submit | In writing |
What The Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $1.3 million |
| California | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota | 3 | $570,000 |
| New York | 5 | $490,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $450,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $450,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $375,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $225,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $195,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LDS Philanthropies | General support of charity | $800,000 |
| Kahn Academy | General support of charity | $500,000 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | General support of charity | $450,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support of charity | $370,000 |
| Florence Immigration & Refugee Rights Project | General support of charity | $335,000 |
| Raices | General support of charity | $260,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support of charity | $165,000 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youthsobrato Center for Nonprofits | General support of charity | $125,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support of charity | $120,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Prism | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Propublica | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| University of Utah College of Nursing | General scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Utah State University | General scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The Humble Village | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Shoes for Africa | General support of charity | $90,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley | General support of charity | $85,000 |
| Academy for Creating Enterprise | General support of charity | $80,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | General support of charity | $75,000 |
| Warren Village | General support of charity | $75,000 |
| Their Story Is Our Story | General support of charity | $67,000 |
| Santa Maria Urban Ministry | General support of charity | $65,000 |
| BYU Pathway Worldwide | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Operation Smile | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Save the Children | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Students Rising Above | General support of charity | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lonnie M Smith
- Cheryl D Smith
- Jeffrey H Thomasson
Questions people ask
Does The Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lonnie M Smith (Director/President), Cheryl D Smith (Director/Vice-President) and Jeffrey H Thomasson (Director/Secretary & Treas).
What does The Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.