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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 public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$680K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$16.9M
Assets (FY2025)
69
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Southern Methodist University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation give in grants?
Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $680K in giving. 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. 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.