William and Janita Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlington, Wisconsin · EIN 46-3730108 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$425K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.3M
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
61% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Rising | Houston, TX | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Love With Actions | Littleton, CO | General Fund | $40,000 |
| Safe Families for Children WI | Elkhorn, WI | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Alongsiders International Inc | Albuquerque, NM | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Naomis House | Wheaton, IL | General Fund | $30,000 |
| The GLO House | Trevor, WI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Embrace Grace | Hurst, TX | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Mount Zion Baptist Charitable | Madison, WI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Agape House | Walworth, WI | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Hogar De Vida | Burlington, WI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Heal and Thrive | Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $15,000 |
| House of Providence | Oxford, MI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Project 82 Kenya | Marietta, GA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Burlington Transitional Living Center Inc | Kansasville, WI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Zoe International | Santa Clarita, CA | General Fund | $12,500 |
| C247 Fathers Arms Ministries | Chicago, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Life Choices | Burlington, WI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Hope Street | Milwaukee, WI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| New Horizons | Naples, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Embers International | Fort Lee, NJ | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Bethany Vision Nepal | Kathmandu, NP | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Sacred Beginnings | Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $475,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103370
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3730108
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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