Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc

EIN 45-2632241 · TX · NTEE B82

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MN, TX, MA +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc based in TX paid 59 grants totaling $475.5K to 59 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $35K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included SAINT OLAF COLLEGE, CROSSLAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, and THE LIFT GARAGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,067,514
Giving (latest yr)
$475,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
59
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
59
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Saint Olaf College$35,000
  • Crosslake Presbyterian Church$31,000
  • The Lift Garage$29,400
  • Rice Universitywilliam Marsh Rice University$27,500
  • Lagrange College$25,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$239,500 · 28 grants
  • Texas$153,500 · 17 grants
  • Massachusetts$25,500 · 6 grants
  • Georgia$25,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$12,500 · 2 grants
  • Iowa$9,500 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (59)

Saint Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Education
$35,000
Crosslake Presbyterian Church
Crosslake, MN
Church
$31,000
The Lift Garage
Minneapolis, MN
Poverty Issues
$29,400
Rice Universitywilliam Marsh Rice University
Houston, TX
Education
$27,500
Saint Thomas Presbyterian Church
Houston, TX
Church
$25,000
Lagrange College
Lagrange, GA
Education
$25,000
Austin Classical Guitar Society
Austin, TX
Education
$20,000
Austin Chamber Music Center
Austin, TX
Education
$10,000
The Lake Foundation
Nisswa, MN
Education
$10,000
Ballet Austin
Austin, TX
Education
$10,000
Out Youth Austin
Austin, TX
Unspecified
$10,000
Casa Marianella
Austin, TX
Poverty Issues
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 9 states.

In its most recent filing, Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc reported 59 itemized grants totaling $475.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $35K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include SAINT OLAF COLLEGE, CROSSLAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, THE LIFT GARAGE, among 59 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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