The Smith Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCarmel, Indiana · EIN 35-2015637 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.3M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$109M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFREY H THOMASSON CFP CO THE TRUS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 80238, INDIANAPOLIS IN 462800238 |
| Phone | 3178055000 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| 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
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lds Philanthropies | Provo, UT | General support of charity | $800,000 |
| Kahn Academy | Mountain View, CA | General support of charity | $500,000 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | General support of charity | $450,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General support of charity | $370,000 |
| Florence Immigration & Refugee Rights Project | Florence, AZ | General support of charity | $335,000 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | General support of charity | $260,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | General support of charity | $165,000 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youthsobrato Center for Nonprofits | Milpitas, CA | General support of charity | $125,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General support of charity | $120,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | New York, NY | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | Watertown, MA | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics | Alexandria, VA | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Prism | Golden Valley, MN | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| University of Utah College of Nursing | Salt Lake City, UT | General scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | General scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The Humble Village | Carlsbad, CA | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Shoes for Africa | New York, NY | General support of charity | $90,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley | Los Gatos, CA | General support of charity | $85,000 |
| Academy for Creating Enterprise | Lehi, UT | General support of charity | $80,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General support of charity | $75,000 |
| Warren Village | Denver, CO | General support of charity | $75,000 |
| Their Story Is Our Story | Orem, UT | General support of charity | $67,000 |
| Santa Maria Urban Ministry | San Jose, CA | General support of charity | $65,000 |
| Byu Pathway Worldwide | Salt Lake City, UT | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Landover, MD | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services | Denver, CO | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Operation Smile | Norfolk, VA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Students Rising Above | San Francisco, CA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation | San Jose, CA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Cy-Fair Helping Hands | Houston, TX | General support of charity | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston | Hockley, TX | General support of charity | $40,000 |
| Kids' Meals Houston | Houston, TX | General support of charity | $40,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | General support of charity | $40,000 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | General support of charity | $40,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Phoenix, AZ | General support of charity | $40,000 |
| Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank | Issaquah, WA | General support of charity | $30,000 |
| Clayton Christensen Institute | Lexington, MA | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Parkinson's | Hagerstown, MD | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Mothers Without Borders | American Fork, UT | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation | Cedar Hills, UT | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| No Script Nonprofit | Cyprus, TX | General support of charity | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support of charity | $20,000 |
| One Love Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General support of charity | $20,000 |
| Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest | Tacoma, WA | General support of charity | $15,000 |
| St John Vianney Center | North Whales, PA | General support of charity | $15,000 |
| Kidvantage | Issaquah, WA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,270,000 | 68 |
| 2024 | $5,792,500 | 64 |
| 2023 | $4,213,000 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602189349100725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2015637
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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