Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation
Accepts applications
Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $435,244 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $151,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$435,244
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$151,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $399,798 the year before.
13% 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 | $414,465 | 26 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $399,798 | 24 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $435,244 | 24 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA 420 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 884-4772 |
| What to submit | Requirements vary depending on type of grant requested |
| Restrictions | Grants are for educational, medical research, scientific, literary and/or cultural purposes |
What Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $183,500 |
| Texas | 16 | $141,000 |
| Nevada | 5 | $103,580 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,164 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Educational | $151,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Educational | $70,580 |
| The Education Foundation of Alachua County Inc | Educational | $32,500 |
| Austin College | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Casa of Tarrant County Inc | Cultural | $20,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Child developement | $15,000 |
| Dangberg Home Ranch | Operating budget | $13,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Public Library Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | General | $8,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County | Operating budget | $7,500 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Inc | Educational programs | $7,500 |
| Stage West Theatre | Cultural | $7,500 |
| Douglas County School District | Pau-wa-lu | $7,164 |
| Carson Valley Arts Institute | Operating budgeteducational | $7,000 |
| Mimar Chamber Music Festival | General | $6,500 |
| Camp Fire First Texas Council | General | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Assoc | General | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County | General | $5,000 |
| The Warm Place | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Soulful Seeds | Educational | $5,000 |
| Amphibian Productions Inc | Educational | $2,500 |
| Casa Manana Inc | Cultural | $2,500 |
| Ballet Concerto Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Piersall
- Sally Muller
- Suzy Stockdale
- Kymberly Perry
Questions people ask
Does Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation give?
$435,244 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick Piersall (Trustee), Sally Muller (Trustee), Suzy Stockdale (Trustee) and Kymberly Perry (Trustee).
What does Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.