Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 26-4442351 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$320K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Houston, TX | Church building funds | $125,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | Museum operating funds | $30,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Academic programs student projects | $30,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Chehalis, WA | Church building repairs | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian School | Houston, TX | Support for educational abd atheletic programs | $15,000 |
| Cancare | Houston, TX | One-On-One support for cancer patients | $15,000 |
| Neamiah Center | Houston, TX | Educational funds for underprivileged children | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Home | Austin, TX | Christ centered children services | $10,000 |
| Resonate Church | Pullman, WA | Missionary outreach expansion | $10,000 |
| Therapy Pet Pals | Austin, TX | Animal assisted therapy for hospitalized persons | $5,000 |
| Texas Wildlife Center | Houston, TX | Providing rehabilitation of native wildlife | $5,000 |
| Serenity | Houston, TX | Healing prayer ministry | $5,000 |
| Memorial Park Concervancy | Houston, TX | Park renewal and enhancementof grounds | $5,000 |
| Holly Hall | Houston, TX | Christian retirement community support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $320,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349105500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4442351
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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