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Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 510137245  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dallas, Texas, Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation has awarded $5.4M across 69 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Southern Methodist University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.4M
Total assets
69
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation funds

Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Southern Methodist University
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$625K2020
Southern Methodist University
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$500K2017
Southern Methodist University
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$500K2018
Metrocare Services
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$300K2023
George W Bush Presidential Center
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$275K2018
George W Bush Presidential Center
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$275K2017
Methodist Health Systems
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Dallas, TX$250K2020
United Way
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Dallas, TX$250K2023
United Way
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Dallas, TX$250K2022
Texas Health Resources
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Arlington, TX$200K2020
Methodist Health System Foundation
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Dallas, TX$200K2024
United Way
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Dallas, TX$150K2017
Texas Health Resources
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Arlington, TX$150K2018
Envision Dallas
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Dallas, TX$125K2024
Texas Health Resources
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Arlington, TX$100K2017

Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2018$1.1M
2020$1.3M
2022$499K
2023$717K
2024$611K

How to apply for funding from Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation

From Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICABLE ORGANIZATION CAN APPLY AT ANY TIME. THE REQUEST WILL BE REVIEWED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation

Does Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation fund?
Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Southern Methodist University, Southern Methodist University, Southern Methodist University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation give in grants?
Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 69 grants.
Where is Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation located?
Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510137245.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.