Robert F Smith Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Robert F Smith Memorial Fund is a private foundation in College Station, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,265 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4,265 and the largest $4,265. 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$4,265
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$4,265
- Largest grant$4,265
- Assets$153,918
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,400 the year before.
0% 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 | $1,950 | 1 | $106,598 |
| 2024 | $2,400 | 1 | $130,484 |
| 2025 | $4,265 | 1 | $153,918 |
How to apply
Robert F Smith Memorial Fund 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 Robert F Smith Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $4,265 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Mathematics TAMU | Classroom Excellence Award: 150 to the top students in each of the 400-level honor section: 2100; Research Award: 100 each to students with excellent research project; Putnam Award: For students who ranked in the top 200 500 nationally; Integral Bee: 165 for the winners of the competition. | $4,265 |
Officers and trustees
- William Rundell
- Matthew Papanikolas
- Huafei Yan
- David Manuel
- Michael Anshelevich
Questions people ask
Does Robert F Smith Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert F Smith Memorial Fund give?
$4,265 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4,265.
Who runs Robert F Smith Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists William Rundell (President), Matthew Papanikolas (Vice President), Huafei Yan (Treasurer) and David Manuel (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert F Smith Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.