Vivian L Smith Foundation
Houston, Texas · EIN 760101380 · Private foundation
Vivian L Smith Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.5M in giving and $69.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 775 grants for Vivian L Smith Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Vivian L Smith Foundation funds
Vivian L Smith Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menil Foundation Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $225K | 2018 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Gary, IN | $200K | 2018 |
| Houston Zoo Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $200K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Vivian L Smith Foundation
From Vivian L Smith Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Vivian L Smith Foundation
- Does Vivian L Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Vivian L Smith Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Vivian L Smith Foundation fund?
- Vivian L Smith Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Menil Foundation Inc, Methodist Hospital Foundation, Houston Zoo Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Vivian L Smith Foundation give in grants?
- Vivian L Smith Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.4M over 775 grants.
- Where is Vivian L Smith Foundation located?
- Vivian L Smith Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 760101380.
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