Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6609892 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$70K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$650K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JANICE G CARLSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 31556 TRES LOMAS, BULVERDE TX 78163 |
| Phone | 8309802749 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN LETTER STATING NAME OF ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE AND AMOUNT REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Contribution to help provide critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of naval special warfare. | $5,000 |
| Park View 19 Scholarship Fund | Sterling, VA | Contribution to collectively improve educational opportunities for graduating classes. | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Contribution to support critical research, improve care, and to help save lives. | $4,500 |
| Leesburg Presbyterian Church | Leesburg, VA | Contribution for general support of the church. | $4,000 |
| San Antonio Broadway Theatre | San Antonio, TX | Contribution to help bring premier live theatre productions to san antonio. | $3,500 |
| Wonders and Worries | Austin, TX | Contribution to support children and teenagers during a parent's serious illness or injury. | $3,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Contribution to support the education and training of young conservative leaders. | $3,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | San Antonio, TX | Contribution to help inspire people to love, engage, act and protect animals and the places they live through animcal care, education and… | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen (Donor Services Team) | Washington, DC | Contribution to help provide fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world. | $3,000 |
| University School Annual Fund | Hunting Valley, OH | Contribution to support faculty compensation, professional development, and to attract, develop, and retain outstanding teachers. | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fort Wayne, IN | Contribution to help prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. | $2,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center | Chagrin Falls, OH | Contribution to support the therapeutic power of horses to discover the special abilities of individuals and families. | $2,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School Office of Advancement | Shaker Heights, OH | Contribution to support innovation, excellence, and opportunities for every student. | $2,000 |
| Lanai Cat Sanctuary | Lanai City, HI | Contribution to support sustainable solutions for lanai's fragile ecosystem by saving cats and protecting native birds through innovation,… | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Contribution to support families and children in need. | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio | Lorain, OH | Contribution to help provide meals to families struggling with hunger in the region. | $2,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Contribution to support the rescue and rehabilitation of animals. | $2,000 |
| Yorkminster Presbyterian Church (Music Ministry) | Yorktown, VA | Contribution for general support of the church and its mission. | $2,000 |
| Yorkminster Presbyterian Preschool | Yorktown, VA | Contribution for general support of the church and its mission. | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Contribution to support families in need. | $2,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Contribution to support the continued research of american history. | $1,500 |
| Forging Industry Education and Research Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to support the forging industry through technology development and education. | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to support fallen first responder families by providing mortgage free homes. | $1,500 |
| Fstop Foundation | Plantation, FL | Contribution to support conservation by creating awareness through the use of photography. | $1,000 |
| Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization | Williston, ND | Contribution to assist and promote women through north dakota by providing opportunities to enhance their skills and build self-esteem and… | $1,000 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | W Lafayette, IN | Contribution for general support of purdue and the community. | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Contribution to help support surgery and other forms of essential cleft treatment. | $1,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | Contribution to support educational funding and advocacy to the children of fallen special operators. | $1,000 |
| The Unit Scholarship Fund | Fort Bragg, NC | Contribution to support in the tribute to the spirit of those special operations soldiers who defend our nation daily. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Contribution to support the continued research of childhood diseases. | $1,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Dublin, OH | Contribution to support with the resources that fulfill the evolving needs of women. | $500 |
| St Matthew's House (Development) | Naples, FL | Contribution to support in the development of affordable housing. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $71,500 | 34 |
| 2022 | $68,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523239349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6609892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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