Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 34-1717038 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$292K
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRENDA MOUBRAY OFFICER HUNTINGTON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1558 DEPT EA5W86, COLUMBUS OH 43216 |
| Phone | 3303847301 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ANY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, HOSPITAL, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION MAY APPLY |
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
7% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $12,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $12,000 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | Akron, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Battered Womens Shelter | Akron, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Great Trail Council | Columbus, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Macedonia, OH | General operating | $9,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Ctr | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall Gardens | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Embracing Futures Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company | Barberton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Akron History Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Stewarts Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Griefcare Place Inc | Stow, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Akron Community Service Ctr | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Childrens Concert Society of Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Community Hall Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Summit Education Initiative | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| First Congregational | Jackson, MI | General operating | $3,500 |
| Well Community Development Corp | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Grace House Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Greenleaf Family Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ohioguidestone | Berea, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Emerge Ministries Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Association Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Village at St Edward Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio | Brecksville, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Art Resources Transformations | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Portage Path Community | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| United Disability Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Nami Summit County | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Axess Family Services | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Pregnancy Solutions & Services Inc | Coventry Twp, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Summit County Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Safety Forces Support Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Shaw JCC of Akron | Columbus, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio | Parma, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| South Street Ministries | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| International Soap Box Derby Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Pegasus Farm | Hartville, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Artsparks | Cuyahoga Fls, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Love Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Community Outreach Resources Exchange | Cuyahoga Fls, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Columbus, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Summit Choral Society Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Greater Akron Fore Youth Devlpt Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,500 | 70 |
| 2024 | $254,200 | 75 |
| 2023 | $299,200 | 85 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601009349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1717038
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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