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Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation

Accepts applications Cleveland, Ohio · EIN 346609892

Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $71,500 the year before.

22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$68,50035$636,126
2023$71,50034$688,284
2024$70,00032$650,201

How to apply

ContactJanice G Carlson
31556 Tres Lomas, Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone or email(830) 980-2749
What to submitWritten letter stating name of organization, purpose and amount requested

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia8$24,500
Texas4$12,000
Ohio6$11,000
Arizona1$4,500
District of Columbia2$4,000
Indiana2$3,000
Florida3$2,500
Colorado1$2,000
Hawaii1$2,000
Pennsylvania1$1,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 32 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Navy Seal Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
Contribution to help provide critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of naval special warfare.$5,000
Park View 19 Scholarship Fund
Sterling, VA
Contribution to collectively improve educational opportunities for graduating classes.$5,000
American Heart Association
Phoenix, AZ
Contribution to support critical research, improve care, and to help save lives.$4,500
Leesburg Presbyterian Church
Leesburg, VA
Contribution for general support of the church.$4,000
San Antonio Broadway Theatre
San Antonio, TX
Contribution to help bring premier live theatre productions to san antonio.$3,500
Wonders and Worries
Austin, TX
Contribution to support children and teenagers during a parent's serious illness or injury.$3,500
Leadership Institute
Arlington, VA
Contribution to support the education and training of young conservative leaders.$3,000
San Antonio Zoological Society
San Antonio, TX
Contribution to help inspire people to love, engage, act and protect animals and the places they live through animcal care, education and conservation.$3,000
World Central Kitchen (Donor Services Team)
Washington, DC
Contribution to help provide fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world.$3,000
University School Annual Fund
Hunting Valley, OH
Contribution to support faculty compensation, professional development, and to attract, develop, and retain outstanding teachers.$3,000
American Red Cross
Fort Wayne, IN
Contribution to help prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.$2,000
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Chagrin Falls, OH
Contribution to support the therapeutic power of horses to discover the special abilities of individuals and families.$2,000
Hathaway Brown School Office of Advancement
Shaker Heights, OH
Contribution to support innovation, excellence, and opportunities for every student.$2,000
Lanai Cat Sanctuary
Lanai City, HI
Contribution to support sustainable solutions for lanai's fragile ecosystem by saving cats and protecting native birds through innovation, collaboration, and education.$2,000
San Antonio Food Bank
San Antonio, TX
Contribution to support families and children in need.$2,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
Lorain, OH
Contribution to help provide meals to families struggling with hunger in the region.$2,000
Wild Animal Sanctuary
Keenesburg, CO
Contribution to support the rescue and rehabilitation of animals.$2,000
Yorkminster Presbyterian Church (Music Ministry)
Yorktown, VA
Contribution for general support of the church and its mission.$2,000
Yorkminster Presbyterian Preschool
Yorktown, VA
Contribution for general support of the church and its mission.$2,000
Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
Contribution to support families in need.$2,000
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
Contribution to support the continued research of american history.$1,500
Forging Industry Education and Research Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Contribution to support the forging industry through technology development and education.$1,500
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Contribution to support fallen first responder families by providing mortgage free homes.$1,500
Fstop Foundation
Plantation, FL
Contribution to support conservation by creating awareness through the use of photography.$1,000
Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization
Williston, ND
Contribution to assist and promote women through north dakota by providing opportunities to enhance their skills and build self-esteem and self-confidence.$1,000
Purdue for Life Foundation
W Lafayette, IN
Contribution for general support of purdue and the community.$1,000
Smile Train
Washington, DC
Contribution to help support surgery and other forms of essential cleft treatment.$1,000
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Tampa, FL
Contribution to support educational funding and advocacy to the children of fallen special operators.$1,000
The Unit Scholarship Fund
Fort Bragg, NC
Contribution to support in the tribute to the spirit of those special operations soldiers who defend our nation daily.$1,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Contribution to support the continued research of childhood diseases.$1,000
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
Dublin, OH
Contribution to support with the resources that fulfill the evolving needs of women.$500
St Matthew's House (Development)
Naples, FL
Contribution to support in the development of affordable housing.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation give?

$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Deborah R Dowdell (President/Trustee), Janice G Carlson (Secretary/Treasurer) and Laura G Gifford (Vice President/Trustee).

What does Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.

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