Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 46-1709171 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$391K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Faustina Catholic Church | Fulshear, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| The Spirit Cookers Inc | Willis, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Wreaths Across America - Houston | Kingwood, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Arbor Preschool | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Theater Under the Stars | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| St Edwards University | Austin, TX | General support | $16,000 |
| Astrodome Conservancy Grant | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Landover, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Folds of Honor South Texas Aa | Friendswood, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Genral support | $15,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Stafford, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Lily's Toy Box | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $412,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $378,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631879349100558
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1709171
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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