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Les and Judy Smout Foundation Inc

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Clearwater, Florida · EIN 65-0118624 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.1M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 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.

  • Education4
  • Arts & Culture3
  • Animal Welfare2
  • Health2
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

16% of grants went outside Florida.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Central Pasco & Gulf RrShady Hills, FLCapital equipment$23,000
Morton Plant Mease Hc FdnClearwater, FLCapital campaign$15,000
Wesley Chapel Elementary SchoolWesley Chapel, FLUnrestricted$10,100
Circus World MuseumBaraboo, WIHistorical site study$10,000
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FLCapital project & schloraships$10,000
First Baptist Church of MedinaAlbion, NYUnrestricted$8,500
Crisis Center of Tampa BayTampa, FLAmbulance purchase$7,000
Safety Harbor Middle SchoolSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$6,000
Tampa Gen Hosp FoundationTampa, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Safety Harbor Chamber of Comm FdnSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$4,000
Collection on PalmettoClearwater, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Speak Up for Mental HealthTarpon Springs, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Circus Arts ConservatorySarasota, FLUnrestricted$2,500
H E P IncClearwater, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Sphs PTASt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$2,500
The Clearwater Chinese Language SchPinellas Park, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Circus & Traveling Shows RetirementSarasota, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Florida AquariumTampa, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Florida Odyssey of the MindWesley Chapel, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Gulf Coast JfcsClearwater, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Mattie Williams Neighboor CtrSafey Harbor, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Quantum Leap FarmOdessa, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Arts in MotionDade City, FLUnrestricted$1,750
Friends of Safety Harbor LibrarySafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,500
Center for Great ApesWachula, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Center Youth Stage TheatreOdessa, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Circus Ring of Fame FoundationSarasota, FLUnrestricted$1,000
City of Safety HarborSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Community Dental ClinicClearwater, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Eckerd CollegeSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Good Samaritian MissionWimauma, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Humane Society of PinellasClearwater, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Jack Hadleyblack History MuseumThomasville, GAUnrestricted$1,000
John Wayne Birtyplace MuseumWinterset, IAUnrestricted$1,000
Moffit Cancer CenterTampa, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Museum of the SouthwestMidland, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Pensacola Vol Fire DeptBurnsville, NCUnrestricted$1,000
Pinellas Education OrgClearwater, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Ringling Museun of ArtSarasota, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Safety Harbor Arts & Music CenterSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Safety Harbor Library FoundationSafety Harbor, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Sphs Band BoostersSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Sphs Football BoostersSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
St Pete High SchoolSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
St Pete Museum of HistorySt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Stetson UniversityDeland, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Wesley Chapel High SchoolWesley Chapel, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAUnresrricted$500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$155,85049
2024$104,00031
2023$124,20054

Sources

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