Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,834 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $33,334. 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$78,834
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$33,334
- Assets$193,187
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
26% 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 | $217,750 | 24 | $240,586 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 20 | $226,663 |
| 2025 | $78,834 | 22 | $193,187 |
How to apply
Peter P and Bonnie B Smith 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 Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $62,834 |
| California | 2 | $11,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey | Responding to a gift campaign | $33,334 |
| Individual | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Catholic Foundation | Institute for homiletics general fund | $7,500 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School | Abbots circle | $5,000 |
| U T Southwester Medical Center | Harriet l. Worsham foundation for alzheimers research at utsw medical center and other research fund | $3,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Old City Park | Annual campaign | $2,500 |
| Foxg 1 Research Foundation | Tom horton's 500 mile walk | $2,500 |
| Hockaday | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Univ of San Francisco School of Law | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| Texas 2036 | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | Montgomery children's research endowment | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | President and fellows of harvard university | $1,000 |
| Friends of Harvard Golf | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Christo Rey Dallas College Prep | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Freedom Circle | $1,000 |
| Individual | Holy family of nazareth pantry project | $1,000 |
| St Marks School of Texas | General operating funds | $500 |
| Christ the King Church | General operating funds | $500 |
| Individual | General operating funds | $500 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church | General operating funds | $500 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Brook hollow golf club scholarship fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter P Smith
- Bonnie B Smith
- Barbara Moroney
Questions people ask
Does Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation give?
$78,834 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter P Smith (President), Bonnie B Smith (Secretary) and Barbara Moroney (Trustee).
What does Peter P and Bonnie B Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.