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Vivian L Smith Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 76-0101380 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $4.3M
- Grants reported
- 141
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 141 | $4.3M |
Where Vivian L Smith Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL DONOR BOX DEPT 313 | HOUSTON, TX | CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW BENITEZ CHAPEL | 2024 | $200K |
| JONES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW BUSINESS SCHOOL BUILDING ON THE RICE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS | 2024 | $100K |
| UT HEALTH | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDS FOR THE CONTINUATION & EXPANSION OF THE CHILD & ADOLESCENT MOOD DISORDERS PROGRAM PILOT PROGRAM | 2024 | $100K |
| YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS IN 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR | 2025 | $100K |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT CIS DROPOUT PREVENTION & CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DURING 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR | 2025 | $100K |
| TIRR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT MISSION CONNECT RESEARCH | 2024 | $100K |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HOUSTON, TX | CONSTRUCTION & INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF PLANNED HEALTH SCIENCES TOWER. | 2024 | $100K |
| HOUSTON HOSPICE | HOUSTON, TX | PROVIDE UNCOMPROMISING COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY | 2024 | $100K |
| ANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT LIGHT THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $100K |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW BENITEZ CHAPEL | 2024 | $100K |
| YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS & PROGRAMS IN 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR FOR HOUSTON STUDENTS | 2024 | $100K |
| DE PELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT THE FAMILIES COUNT PROGRAM | 2025 | $100K |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT THE CRITICAL NEXT PHASE OF NICHE DEVELOPMENT | 2025 | $100K |
| TIRR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT MISSION CONNECT RESEARCH IN 2024 | 2024 | $100K |
| HOLLY HALL CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT THE BUILDING ON A HOUSTON LEGACY CAMPAIGN | 2025 | $100K |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT CIS DROPOUT PREVENTION & CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT BASTIAN, MCNAMARA, NEFF & SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | 2024 | $100K |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OFFICE OF INST ADVANCEMENT MSC #800 | HOUSTON, TX | CONSTRUCTION & INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF PLANNED HEALTH SCIENCES TOWER. | 2025 | $100K |
| DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT THE FAMILIES COUNT PROGRAM | 2024 | $100K |
| HOUSTON HOSPICE | HOUSTON, TX | PROVIDE UNCOMPROMISING COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY | 2025 | $100K |
| UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT SINGLE-CELL SEQUENCING RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY NICHOLAS NAVIN, PH.D, CHAIR OF SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AT UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | 2024 | $100K |
| YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT THE M.D. ANDERSON FAMILY YMCA REBUILD PROJECT | 2024 | $75K |
| CAMP FOR ALL | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT BLAZING NEW TRAILS CAMPAIGN | 2025 | $75K |
| SPRINGSPIRIT | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2025 | $70K |
| THE KINKAID SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2025 | $60K |
| HOUSTON AREA WOMEN'S CENTER ATTN HOU1160 | DALLAS, TX | THE CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM | 2025 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- AMY MECKEL VIVIAN L SMITH FOUNDATIO
- Address
- 1900 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 1050 HOUSTON, TX, 770273207
- Phone
- 7139868030
- Deadlines
- GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEB 15,MAY 15,AUG 15,AND OCT 25 PRECEDING THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS.
- Application materials
- NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED. APPLICANTS MUST SPECIFY PURPOSE AND INCLUDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE QUALIFYING SEC 509(A)(1),(2) OR (3) ORGANIZATIONS.
- Restrictions
- THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. ALL RECIPIENTS MUST BE QUALIFYING SEC 509(A)(1),(2), OR (3) ORGANIZATIONS. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS TO GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OR CHARITABLE FIELDS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Vivian L Smith Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.