Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Allegan, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $44,000. 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$357,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$44,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $302,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $280,000 | 21 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $302,000 | 24 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $357,000 | 25 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Bill & Lois 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.
What Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $213,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $27,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $13,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Beechpoint Inc | Operations | $44,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Operations | $44,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelical Assoc | Operations | $27,000 |
| Lead Inc | Operations | $24,000 |
| Bangla Ministries | Operations | $17,000 |
| Women at Risk | Operations | $15,000 |
| Love Inc | Operations | $13,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries | Operations | $13,000 |
| Life Outreach International | Operations | $12,000 |
| Big Creek Missions | Operations | $12,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $10,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Operations | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Mail Box Club | Operations | $10,000 |
| Compassion International | Operations | $10,000 |
| Filters of Hope | Operations | $10,000 |
| Bible Visuals International | Operations | $10,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christi | Operations | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Christian SW Mich | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Congregational Kitchen | Operations | $9,000 |
| Bible Tracts | Operations | $8,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Operations | $7,000 |
| Warner Camp | Operations | $7,000 |
| Biblical Counseling Ministries | Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesley H Smith
- Lois J Smith
- Cassandra J Atkins
Questions people ask
Does Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation give?
$357,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesley H Smith (President, T), Lois J Smith (Vice Preside) and Cassandra J Atkins (Secretary, T).
What does Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and international.