Catching Hope Will and Cara Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Catching Hope Will and Cara Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $360,000 and the largest $360,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$360,000
- Largest grant$360,000
- Assets$272,052
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,587 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $23,315 |
| 2024 | $1,587 | 1 | $120,338 |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 1 | $272,052 |
How to apply
Catching Hope Will and Cara Smith 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | $360,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Donations | Charitable donations | $360,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cara Smith
Questions people ask
Does Catching Hope Will and Cara Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catching Hope Will and Cara Smith Foundation give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $360,000.
Who runs Catching Hope Will and Cara Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cara Smith (President).