The Will Smith Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Will Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$80,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $115,680 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,680 | 5 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 3 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Will Smith Charitable Foundatio 734 College Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 559-4044 |
| What to submit | The mission of The Will Smith Foundation is to locate the need and provide the means of giving positive life experiences to children through art, music and acts of compassion, and to assist in bringing emergency medical services to areas in need. Written applications for support by organizations that are consistent with our mission will be considered. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Will Smith Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Animals of San Antonio | To support their programs to bring people and animals together for healing. | $50,000 |
| Love Kendall County Kids | To support their programs to work with local groups to ensure that no child in the community faces the risk of hunger. | $20,000 |
| Project Bloom | To support their nature-based educational programs and community events that foster positive transformation. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Naylor
- Rex Robinson
- Theresa Brandon
Questions people ask
Does The Will Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Will Smith Charitable Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Will Smith Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Naylor (President), Rex Robinson (Vice President) and Theresa Brandon (Secretary).
What does The Will Smith Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and youth programs.