Edward W Smith Jr Foundation
Historical FunderPort St Lucie, Florida · EIN 65-6317648 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARLIN R LEE JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 SOUTHEAST COURANCE DR, PORT ST LUCIE FL 34964 |
| Phone | 9546092000 |
| Form and materials | CHARITABLE PURPOSE; COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER; SPECIFIC REQUEST |
| Deadlines | JULY 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER FEDERAL SECTION 501(C)(3), WITH PREFERENCE TO CHARITIES LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY, FL |
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
29% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Net 4 Families | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $25,000 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | Deerfield Beach, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $20,000 |
| 4Kids of South Florida | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $10,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Grace Way Village | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Hope South Florida | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | Miami, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Ministries | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warior Project | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
| Impact Melanoma | Concord, MA | Unrestricted use by charity | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $110,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640629349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6317648
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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