Smith Fries Foundation U T I Dtd
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 36-3560773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,400
Total assets$704K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
73% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem | Washington, DC | Ministry to schools and health organization | $24,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Support | $7,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Tampa, FL | Christian ministry | $7,000 |
| Lutheran Hour | St Louis, MO | Support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Support | $4,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | Northbrook, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $3,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Inc | Bartlesville, OK | Support | $3,000 |
| Revelation Media Inc | Richardson, TX | Support | $3,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School | Kansas City, MO | Educate urban-core children | $2,400 |
| Uplift Inc | Anaheim, CA | Support | $2,400 |
| Casa | Saint Petersburg, FL | Support | $2,000 |
| Grace Place | Saint Louis, MO | Support | $2,000 |
| Phil's Friends | Crown Point, IN | Support | $2,000 |
| Zenon Ministries | Land O Lakes, FL | Support | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Support | $2,000 |
| Florida Coalition to End Homelessness | Palm Bay, FL | Support | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Thomas More Society | Chicago, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Big Cat Rescue | Odessa, FL | Support | $1,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | Support | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Landsowne, VA | Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,800 | 23 |
| 2024 | $89,800 | 20 |
| 2023 | $102,075 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612169349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3560773
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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