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William C and Ruth Smith Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tyler, Texas · EIN 815366588

William C and Ruth Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,950 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$774,418
2024$34,9509$920,584

How to apply

William C and Ruth 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William C and Ruth Smith Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas8$29,950
Utah1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Miracle Network
Salt Lake City, UT
General support$5,000
East Texas Food Bank
Tyler, TX
General support$5,000
Gold Network of East Texas
Tyler, TX
General support$5,000
Living Acts Church
Tyler, TX
General support$4,750
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission
Tyler, TX
General support$4,500
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tyler, TX
General support$3,000
Grace Community Church
Tyler, TX
General support$2,700
Salvation Army
Tyler, TX
General support$2,500
Fostering Collective
Tyler, TX
General support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William C and Ruth Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William C and Ruth Smith Foundation give?

$34,950 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs William C and Ruth Smith Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Rodney Smith (President), Austin Smith (Vice President) and Lauren Smith (Secretary).

What does William C and Ruth Smith Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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