Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated November 9 2022
Historical FunderCleveland, Tennessee · EIN 88-6778888 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,375.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK E SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 3708 WOODCREST CIRCLE, CLEVELAND TN 37312 |
| Phone | 4235951063 |
| Form and materials | RELIGIOUS AND PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MAY CONTACT TRUSTEE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION FOR GRANT SUBMISSION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
42% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Cleveland, TN | Various athletic program donations | $91,871 |
| University of Wisconsin - Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | General operating expenses | $27,143 |
| Cleveland State Community College Foundation | Cleveland, TN | Performance center & volleyball bus | $26,500 |
| Asu Foundation | Temple, AZ | General operating expenses | $13,750 |
| St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church | Cleveland, TN | Toys for three kinds feast | $8,000 |
| Alpine Crest Elementary School | Red Bank, TN | General operating expenses and scholastics program | $5,490 |
| University of Tennessee Athletics | Knoxville, TN | Tennessee baseball nil fund (loyal t tournament sponsorship) | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General operating expenses | $4,375 |
| North Central College | Naperville, IL | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| UC Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Atlanta, GA | Toys for disadvantaged children | $2,500 |
| Family Resource Agency Inc | Cleveland, TN | Light of hope moonlight walk | $2,500 |
| Latino Basketball Association | Oklahoma City, OK | Basketball tournament sponsorship | $2,000 |
| University of Alabama-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Athletics program | $2,000 |
| Bradley-Central High School | Cleveland, TN | Sponsorship and A/V student program | $1,750 |
| Cleveland Middle School | Cleveland, TN | Football program | $1,500 |
| St John Neumann Catholic School | Knoxville, TN | Various athletic program donations | $1,500 |
| University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Various athletic program donations | $1,500 |
| Nations of Coaches | Decatur, AL | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Ocoee Middle School | Cleveland, TN | Football program | $1,000 |
| Ratterman-Shell Memorial Scholarship | Cleveland, TN | Golf tournament sponsorship | $1,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Baseball program | $1,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Baseball program | $1,000 |
| Bryan College | Dayton, TN | Women's basketball program | $500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Public Relations Institute | Gastonia, NC | Books for pre-k | $450 |
| Boilermaker Regional Training Center | Chattanooga, TN | General operating expenses | $250 |
| Chilhowee Middle School | Benton, TN | Basketball program | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,329 | 28 |
| 2024 | $210,700 | 20 |
| 2023 | $249,260 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6778888
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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