James C and Norma I Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 71-0938986 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.3M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$76.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $125,000.
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
86% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | General support. | $700,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Phoenix, AZ | General support. | $250,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA | New York, NY | General support. | $200,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General support. | $200,000 |
| Dion's Chicago Dream | Chicago, IL | General support | $175,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| Birch Community Services | Portland, OR | General support | $125,000 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Chicago, IL | General support | $125,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | General support. | $125,000 |
| Jumpstart | Boston, MA | General support | $125,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | General support | $125,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | Boulder, CO | General support | $115,000 |
| Eye Care 4 Kids | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $100,000 |
| Job Train | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Lift | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | General support | $100,000 |
| Portland Oic | Portland, OR | General support | $100,000 |
| The Bloc | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| The Farmlink Project | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | Chicago, IL | General support | $80,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue | Pittsburg, PA | General support | $75,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Boston, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| Dallas Pets Alive | Dallas, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Food Recovery Network | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Seattle, WA | General support | $75,000 |
| Luther College Nursing Program | Decorah, IA | General support | $75,000 |
| Phoenix House Texas | Dallas, TX | General support. | $75,000 |
| Straydog | Gun Barrel City, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Urban Gleaners | Portland, OR | General support | $75,000 |
| Honorhealth Desert Mission | Scottsdale, AZ | General support. | $50,000 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Lift Up | Portland, OR | General support | $30,000 |
| Portland Fruit Tree Project | Portland, OR | General support | $15,000 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy | Scottsdale, AZ | General support. | $10,000 |
| The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Dallas, TX | General support. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,275,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $3,470,000 | 37 |
| 2022 | $2,982,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0938986
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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