Isabel Francis Smith and Ralph Lawrence Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 38-3348122 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$59K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,200
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mlisada | NY, NY | Support education | $6,000 |
| Misineras de Al Eucharistic | Glendale, AZ | Support human welfare | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame de Amur | Ipswiich, MA | Support human welfare | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | New York, NY | Support medical research | $2,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School | Detroit, MI | Support education | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support worldwide medical | $2,000 |
| Feline Network of the Central Coast | San Luis Obispo, CA | Support animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Gesu Catholic Church | Detroit, MI | Support religious causes | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Detroit, MI | Support human welfare | $2,000 |
| Haven House | East Lansing, MI | Support human welfare | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | Support human welfare | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | New York, NY | Support childrens welfare | $2,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Support education | $2,000 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Support education | $2,000 |
| Arc Firefighter Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Support human welfare | $1,200 |
| Ascpa | Washington, DC | Support animal welfare | $1,200 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Child health care services | $1,200 |
| Palistine Childrens Relief | Burbank, CA | Support childrens welfare | $1,200 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Support human welfare | $1,200 |
| Archdiocese of Detroit -Csa | Detroit, MI | Support religious activities | $1,000 |
| Ascension Church | Warren, MI | Support religious activities | $1,000 |
| Autism Speakes | Boone, IA | Support special education | $1,000 |
| Catholic Cental High School | Novi, MI | Support education | $1,000 |
| Detroit Institure of Arts | Detroit, MI | Support the arts | $1,000 |
| Extended Hands Food Bank | Fountain Hills, AZ | Support human welfare | $1,000 |
| Fountain Hills Theater | Fountain Hills, AZ | Support performing arts | $1,000 |
| Furniture Bank | Pontiac, MI | Support human welfare | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support human welfare | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | Support medical research | $1,000 |
| Mother & Unborn Baby Care | Southfield, MI | Woman's pregnancy support | $1,000 |
| Network of Community Services | Richardson, TX | Support human welfare | $1,000 |
| U of D High School | Detroit, MI | Support education | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Support education | $1,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Detroit, MI | Support musical performances | $500 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Support education | $500 |
| Ihm - Sisters | Monroe, MI | Support religious acitities | $100 |
| Project Sweet Peas | Warwick, RI | Support human health | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,200 | 37 |
| 2023 | $63,700 | 42 |
| 2021 | $66,700 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532589349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3348122
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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