Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable
Accepts applications
Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $932,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $170,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$932,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $904,500 the year before.
48% 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 | $1.1 million | 25 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $904,500 | 22 | $23.5 million |
| 2025 | $932,000 | 23 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Garlock - Bank of America N PO Box 830241, Dallas, TX 75283-0241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 209-1965 |
| What to submit | Letter format |
| Restrictions | Religious, charitable, educational, scientific & literary purposes in grayson county, Texas and surrounding areas focusing on increasing knowledge of physicians/surgeons in grayson county through lectures & |
What Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $907,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Texoma | Unrestricted general | $170,000 |
| Denison Arts Council | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Texoma Family Shelter | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Grayson County Children's Advocacy Ctr | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sherman Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Denison Isd Education Foundation | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of Grayson County Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Barnabas Center Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Casa of Grayson County | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Denison Main Street Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation Center | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| New Beginning Fellowship Church | Unrestricted general | $22,000 |
| Grant Halliburton Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Women Rock | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Greater Texoma Health Clinic | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| United Way of Grayson County | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| House of Eli Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Denison Performing Arts Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Red River Railroad Museum | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable give?
$932,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and arts and culture.