Smith Family Foundation
Historical FunderLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 27-4396874 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,400 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID J LYON |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 QUIETWOOD LANE, SANDY UT 84092 |
| Phone | 8015230475 |
| Form and materials | LETTER SPECIFYING NATURE OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANT DESIRED AND REASONS JUSTIFYING IT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
33% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latter Day Tours | Las Vegas, NV | Child education/field trips | $60,000 |
| Town Center Ward | Las Vegas, NV | Rachael earley mission | $6,000 |
| Universal Genealogy | Salt Lake City, UT | Genealogy studies | $5,000 |
| Las Vegas Alliance for Religious Freedom | Henderson, NV | Church donation | $5,000 |
| West Chicage Ysa Ward | Woodridge, IL | Church donation | $2,400 |
| Hillpoint Ward | Las Vegas, NV | Ben judd mission | $2,400 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($207,558). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,358 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,563,899 | 36 |
| 2021 | $425,014 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202530559349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4396874
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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