Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $475,500 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$475,500
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $425,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $334,000 | 62 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 58 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $475,500 | 59 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc 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 Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 28 | $239,500 |
| Texas | 17 | $153,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $25,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $9,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Olaf College | Education | $35,000 |
| Crosslake Presbyterian Church | Church | $31,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Poverty issues | $29,400 |
| Rice Universitywilliam Marsh Rice University | Education | $27,500 |
| Lagrange College | Education | $25,000 |
| Saint Thomas Presbyterian Church | Church | $25,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | Education | $20,000 |
| Austin Chamber Music Center | Education | $10,000 |
| Ballet Austin | Education | $10,000 |
| Casa Marianella | Poverty issues | $10,000 |
| Cine Las Americas | Education | $10,000 |
| The Lake Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Out Youth Austin | Unspecified | $10,000 |
| We Win Institute | Education | $7,650 |
| Advocacy Center of Tompkins County | Poverty issues | $7,500 |
| Cornell University | Education | $7,500 |
| Every Meal | Poverty issues | $7,325 |
| Hopewell Music Cooperative North | Education | $7,325 |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Education | $7,325 |
| Page Education Foundation | Education | $7,325 |
| People Serving People | Poverty issues | $7,325 |
| Seven Dreams Education Foundation | Education | $7,325 |
| Firekeeper Alliance | Non-specified | $5,500 |
| The Banyan Community | Education | $5,000 |
| Cookie Cart | Education | $5,000 |
| Cooper Robotics Booster Club | Education | $5,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Education | $5,000 |
| Eva W Larowe Memorial Scholarship Fund | Non-specified | $5,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Poverty issues | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys | Education | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Minnesota | Education | $5,000 |
| Graywolf Press | Education | $5,000 |
| Juxtaposition Arts | Education | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesotacamp Knutson | Church | $5,000 |
| Medfield Food Cupboard | Poverty issues | $5,000 |
| Medfield Foundation Inclegacy Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| Medfield Foundation Incthe Angel Run | Education | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Black Collective Foundation | Non-specified | $5,000 |
| North Hennepin Community College Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Philando Castile Relief Foundation | Poverty issues | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Smith
- Mary Kay Smith
- Janet Hughes
- Matthew Smith
- Marcia Robitaille
- Waldinei D Costa
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$475,500 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Smith (President/Treasurer), Mary Kay Smith (Secretary), Janet Hughes (Vice President) and Matthew Smith (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Louis & Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.