The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $822,985 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$822,985
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $795,400 the year before.
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $795,400 | 45 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $822,985 | 41 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
The William A and Madeline Welder 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 The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $741,485 |
| Ohio | 2 | $36,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer research - dr. James yao | $70,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | The briscoe center | $50,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Prostate cancer moonshot program - dr. Chris logothetis research | $50,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation | Training the next generation of texas physicians | $40,000 |
| Council on Recovery | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Baylor University | Jacquelyn m royce endowed scholarship | $30,000 |
| Strake Jesuit High School | One year tuition and related costs | $26,985 |
| St Thomas High School | One year tuition and related costs | $26,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Amazing Place | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Caney Baptist Church | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fort Bend Child Advocates | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | Adoption grants | $25,000 |
| Seeds of Hope | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Student Mobilization Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of St Thomas | One-half restricted for the annual fund and one-half restricted for the monaghan scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Research under the direction of dr. Hebert | $20,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Unrestricted | $16,500 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nery's Promise | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Retina Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Bach Society of Houston | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation | Magic at mclane children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Docfest | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | The sheena g stubbers scholars awards fund | $10,000 |
| Ministerio Internatl Espiritu de Gracia | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Department | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Blue Bird Circle | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Dobie paisano fellowship project | $10,000 |
| University of Texas System | Chancellor's council | $10,000 |
| Ut Health - Office of Development | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Jazz Orchestra | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Round Top Family Library | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Michael Tyson
- Joe E Coleman
- Joseph W Royce
- Dee S Osborne
- Anne McCullough Shallenberger
- Holly Cole
Questions people ask
Does The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation give?
$822,985 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists H Michael Tyson (Co-Trustee), Joe E Coleman (Co-Trustee), Joseph W Royce (Co-Trustee) and Dee S Osborne (Co-Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The William A and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.