The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 38-3213042 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$343K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
89% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | Support daily operations of art museum | $100,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago, IL | Provide financial aid and arts programming for chicagoans | $30,000 |
| Monterey Symphony | Monterey, CA | Engage, educate, and excite our community through the performance and continual discovery of symphonic music | $25,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | Invests in the most promising nonprofits helping children escape poverty | $20,000 |
| Harmony at Home | Carmel, CA | End the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy and… | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities | $20,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc | Salinas, CA | Provide safe campus to deliver programs and services that inspire at-risk youth to learn new skills, gain self-esteem and confidence | $20,000 |
| Pacific Rep Theatre | Carmel, CA | Facilitate and produce theatre arts in the monterey bay region | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Symphony | Los Altos, CA | Providing an environment of dignity and respect for our musicians, audience, staff and volunteers | $12,000 |
| De Colores Arts | San Mateo, CA | To create inclusive space for connection and self-expression through the arts | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Monterey County | Salinas, CA | Fight hunger in monterey county | $10,000 |
| Gathering for Women | Monterey, CA | Provide homeless women with supportive resources and caring community | $10,000 |
| Louisville Urban League Sports and Learning Complex | Louisville, KY | Foster national or international amateur sports competition as a qualified amateur sports organization | $10,000 |
| Redwood Community Radio Inc | Redway, CA | To inform, educate, entertain, and inspire the listening community through quality programming | $10,000 |
| You're Going to Die | San Francisco, CA | To inspire lives through creative engagement with death | $10,000 |
| Youth Orchestra Salinas (Yosal) | Salinas, CA | Nonprofit after-school music program | $10,000 |
| Carmel Cares | Carmel, CA | Keep carmel beautiful through volunteer maintenance and improvement projects | $5,000 |
| Carmel Music Society | Carmel, CA | To present classical music performances on the monterey peninsula and to foster the appreciation of music across the community. | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Inspiring young and old with the beauty and wonder of the ocean | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $352,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3213042
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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