Smerge Family Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 20-2710155 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$33K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$300K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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 | RAYMOND G SMERGE |
|---|---|
| Address | 5135 ROYAL LANE, DALLAS TX 752295524 |
| Phone | 2142455011 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Disabled Veterans | Lanham, MD | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| VFW | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Unites States Deputy Sheriff's Association | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fd | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $124,700 | 8 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602469349101100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2710155
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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