Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $198,750 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$198,750
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $196,500 the year before.
38% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,500 | 30 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $196,500 | 34 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $198,750 | 34 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial 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 Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $185,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of South Texas | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's Disease | Unresticted | $20,000 |
| Utsa College of Science | Brain health initiative | $20,000 |
| KLRN Public Television | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mind Science Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Texas Public Radio | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Artpace | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| YWCA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Art Sa (Blue Star) | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| After School All Stars | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Southern Texas Chapter | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Book Festival | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texas Freedom Education Network | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| McNay Art Museum | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ann Richards School Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Frontera Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| League of Women Voters of San Antonio | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Magik Theatre | Night of magic | $2,500 |
| Recipe for Success | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Texas Tribune | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Weta (PBS News Hour) | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Witte Museum | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Women's Reproductive Asst Project (Wrrap) | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Women's Forum Leadership | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fiesta Cornyation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Morgan's Wonderland | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Caesar Kleeberg Wildlife Research Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gemini Ink | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jane's Due Process | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Say Si | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Je Smothers Jr
- Patricia Jo Harding Smothers
- Sarah Elizabeth Bruni
Questions people ask
Does Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation give?
$198,750 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Je Smothers Jr (Trustee), Patricia Jo Harding Smothers (Trustee) and Sarah Elizabeth Bruni (Trustee).
What does Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.