The SMD Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 20-4880546 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$30K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$644K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | General Needs | $10,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | Houston, TX | General Needs | $5,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven School | Lake Charles, LA | General Needs | $5,000 |
| St Louis Catholic High School Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | General Needs | $5,000 |
| St Nicholas Center for Children | Lake Charles, LA | General Needs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105889
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4880546
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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