The William a and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-6076267 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$822K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$24.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer research - dr. james yao | $55,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Jacquelyn m royce endowed scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Prostate cancer moonshot program - dr. chris logothetis research | $50,000 |
| Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | Treatment/Recovery services in memory of anne shallenberger | $40,000 |
| Seeds of Hope | Encinitas, CA | Education | $40,000 |
| Broken Halos | Flower Mound, TX | The haven | $35,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | At the direction of dr. joe aoun | $30,000 |
| Strake Jesuit High School | Houston, TX | One year tuition and related costs | $26,985 |
| Caney Baptist Church | Streetman, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | Houston, TX | Adoption grants in memory of anne shallenberger | $25,000 |
| Retina Research Foundation | Houston, TX | In honor of dr. alice mcpherson and former board members jacquelyn royce and joseph royce | $25,000 |
| St Thomas High School | Houston, TX | One year tuition and related costs | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | The briscoe center | $25,000 |
| Atascocita Methodist Church | Humble, TX | Building program | $20,000 |
| Fort Bend Christian Academy | Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Oxford, OH | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Student Mobilization Inc | Conway, AR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | Houston, TX | At the direction of dr. perrin | $20,000 |
| The Houston Ballet | Houston, TX | In memory of patricia osborne | $20,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Houston, TX | One-Half restricted for the annual fund and one-half restricted for the monaghan scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston, TX | Research under the direction of dr. hebert | $20,000 |
| Ut Health - Office of Development | Houston, TX | In honor of dr. melina kibbe, president | $20,000 |
| Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative Inc | Andover, KS | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nery's Promise | Richmond, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Ltd | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Dobie paisano fellowship project | $15,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation | Temple, TX | Magic at mclane children's | $10,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens | Houston, TX | In memory of patricia osborne | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Houston, TX | At risk youth program | $10,000 |
| Docfest | Missouri City, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | The sheena g stubbers scholars awards fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Dr. william zoghbi's research | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Blue Bird Circle | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | In recognition of wayne gibbons for his long time support | $10,000 |
| Ut Health - Office of Development | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bach Society of Houston | Houston, TX | In honor of douglas koch | $5,000 |
| University of Texas System | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $821,985 | 40 |
| 2024 | $822,985 | 41 |
| 2023 | $795,400 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642619349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6076267
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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