Private foundation · EIN 76-0101380

Vivian L Smith Foundation

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Houston, TX

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202602019349100500
Total assets (EOY)$69,056,801
Grants paid$4,525,000
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed189
Giving in home state (TX)99%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K5
$5K–$25K96
$25K–$100K81
$100K+7

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $100,000

Geographic focus

TX
99%
AL
1%
VA
0%
GA
0%

Common purposes

operationshoustonschoolyearcampaigneducationservicescommunityfundsprovidehealthareafamilyscholarshipstudents

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$4,110,000$66,740,659152
2024$4,285,000$67,854,094141
2025$4,525,000$69,056,801189

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactAMY MECKEL VIVIAN L SMITH FOUNDATIO
Address1900 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 1050, HOUSTON, TX, 770273207
Phone7139868030
Form & materialsNO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED. APPLICANTS MUST SPECIFY PURPOSE AND INCLUDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE QUALIFYING SEC 509(A)(1),(2) OR (3) ORGANIZATIONS.
DeadlinesGRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEB 15,MAY 15,AUG 15,AND OCT 25 PRECEDING THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS.
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Communities In Schools HoustonHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT CIS DROPOUT PREVENTION & CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DURING 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR$100,000
Baylor College Of Medicine Office Of Inst Advancement Msc #800HOUSTON, TXCONSTRUCTION & INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF PLANNED HEALTH SCIENCES TOWER.$100,000
Houston HospiceHOUSTON, TXPROVIDE UNCOMPROMISING COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY$100,000
Yes Prep Public Schools IncHOUSTON, TXGENERAL OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS IN 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR$100,000
De Pelchin Children'S CenterHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE FAMILIES COUNT PROGRAM$100,000
Holly Hall Christian Retirement CommunityHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE BUILDING ON A HOUSTON LEGACY CAMPAIGN$100,000
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE CRITICAL NEXT PHASE OF NICHE DEVELOPMENT$100,000
Camp For AllHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT BLAZING NEW TRAILS CAMPAIGN$75,000
SpringspiritHOUSTON, TXFUNDS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$70,000
The Kinkaid SchoolHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$60,000
Christian Community Service CenterHOUSTON, TXFAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH THEIR PROGRAMS$50,000
Houston Area Women'S Center Attn Hou1160DALLAS, TXTHE CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM$50,000
Menil Foundation Inc The Menil CollectionHOUSTON, TXENDORSE THE ARTIST DOCUMENTAION PROGRAM ARCHIVIST IN THE FINAL YEAR OF JEREMY DAVET'S PLANNED 3 YEAR TENURE$50,000
Pursuit CenterHOUSTON, TXGENERAL OPERATIONS TO ASSIST CHOICE, GROWTH & INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL$50,000
Teach For AmericaDALLAS, TXHOUSTON'S WORK TRAINING NEW TEACHERS/TUTORS & PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAM$50,000
The Council On RecoveryHOUSTON, TXGENERAL OPERATIONS$50,000
Good Samaritan FoundationHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE NURING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS$50,000
IeducateBELLAIRE, TXFUNDS FOR PROGRAM EXPANSION IN NORTH HOUSTON OVER THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR$50,000
Memorial Hermann FoundationHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE MOBILE STROKE UNIT$50,000
The Rise School Of HoustonHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM$50,000
BakerripleyHOUSTON, TXPROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CENTERS IN THE EAST END, GULFTON/SHARPSTOWN, PASADENA AND EAST ALDINE NEIGHBORS$50,000
The Arbor SchoolHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE RENOVATION & EXPANSION PROJECT$50,000
Elijah RisingHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE ONE-TIME START UP COSTS OF THE EMERGENCY SHELTER$50,000
Houston Food BankHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT TO NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING PAYCHECK OR SNAP BENEFIT INTERRUPTIONS$50,000
The RoseHOUSTON, TXSUPPORT THE EMPOWER HER SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM$50,000
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