Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-2991226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$199K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's Disease | San Antonio, TX | Unresticted | $20,000 |
| Utsa College of Science | San Antonio, TX | Brain health initiative | $20,000 |
| Klrn Public Television | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mind Science Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Texas Public Radio | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Artpace | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| YWCA | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Art Sa (Blue Star) | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| After School All Stars | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d Southern Texas Chapter | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Book Festival | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texas Freedom Education Network | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ann Richards School Foundation | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Frontera Fund | Mcallen, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| League of Women Voters of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Magik Theatre | San Antonio, TX | Night of magic | $2,500 |
| Recipe for Success | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Texas Tribune | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Weta (Pbs News Hour) | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Women's Reproductive Asst Project (Wrrap) | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Women's Forum Leadership | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fiesta Cornyation | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Morgan's Wonderland | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Caesar Kleeberg Wildlife Research Institute | Kingsville, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gemini Ink | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jane's Due Process | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Say Si | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,750 | 34 |
| 2023 | $196,500 | 34 |
| 2022 | $150,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642269349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2991226
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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