Emily Balz Smith Foundation Inc
Historical FunderJacksonville, Florida · EIN 59-3483065 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $17,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ASHLEY SMITH JUAREZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 3741 SAN JOSE PLACE SUITE 7, JACKSONVILLE FL 32257 |
| Phone | 9042689990 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
8% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Lives Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $23,500 |
| Hope Street | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Center for Children's Rights | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,500 |
| City Year Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,500 |
| Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,500 |
| Operation New Hope | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,500 |
| Unified Community Investors | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,500 |
| My Village Project | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,500 |
| Florida Philanthropic Network | Tampa, FL | General operating | $17,000 |
| Mandarin Presbyterian | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,000 |
| The Tributary | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $17,000 |
| Cummer Museum | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $16,500 |
| Haven Retreats | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $15,000 |
| River City Church | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $13,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Builders Care of Ne Florida | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rethreaded | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Center | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Leadership Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Don't Miss a Beat | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Mass Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Jacksonville Area Legal Aid | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Nonprofit Center | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $1,500 |
| Womens Giving Alliance | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $1,500 |
| The Center for Investigative Reporting | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $233,000 | 27 |
| 2022 | $213,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503579349101760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3483065
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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