Russell H & Maxine E Smith Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBay City, Michigan · EIN 38-2978504 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RUSSELL H MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE |
|---|---|
| Address | PERE MARQUETTE DEPOT - 1000 ADAMS, STREET SUITE 200, BAY CITY MI 48708 |
| Phone | 9898934438 |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN GRANT REQUESTS: COVER LETTER(INCLUDE AMOUNT BEING REQUESTED) - ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY(INCLUDING BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY & ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES)- PROJECT INFORMATION (INCLUDING PROJECT DESCRIPTION, FUNDING GOALS WITH NAME OF ALL SOURCES & DOLLAR AMOUNTS, BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATIO/COMMUNITY, SEGMENT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED) - FINANCES OF THE ORGANIZATION (INCLUDING PROGRAM BUDGET TO INCLUE ALL SOURCES OF REVENUE, CURRENT BALANCE SHEET, CURRENT INCOME STATEMENT, COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL TAX EXEMPT RULING FROM THE IRS, COPY OF THE MOST RECENT FORM 990, & PRIMARY SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE ORGANIZATION) - GOVERNANCE (THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES NAMES & OCCUPATIONS) - OTHER ATTACHMENTS(LETTERS OF SUPPORT & ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION WHICH THE APPLICANT DEEMS PERTINENT) SIX COPIES OF THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PROVIDED. IF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IS NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY IN YOUR APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH PRECEEDING THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF BAY COUNTY. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Harvest | Saginaw, MI | Hunger solution center expansion project | $25,000 |
| Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum | Bay City, MI | Reigniting history the renovation of fire station no 3 | $25,000 |
| Toni & Trish House for the Care of the Terminally Ill | Auburn, MI | Family room enhancements | $15,000 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | Bay City, MI | Scholarship endowment | $10,000 |
| Bay City in Bloom | Bay City, MI | Irrigation system repair, replace, and upgrade | $8,000 |
| Bay Area Women's Center | Bay City, MI | Security gate and fencing | $7,500 |
| Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center | Bay City, MI | Facility improvement | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can Council Great Lakes Bay Region | Saginaw, MI | Creating safe spaces at the children's advocacy center | $3,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $134,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2978504
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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