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Vivian L Smith Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 760101380  ·  Private foundation

Vivian L Smith Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.4M in annual giving against $74.1M in assets. This page documents the 775 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Vivian L Smith Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$74.1M
Total assets
775
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Vivian L Smith Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Menil Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$225K2018
Methodist Hospital Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gary, IN$200K2018
Houston Zoo Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$200K2018
Texas Children's Hospital Office of Development
FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ADDITION OF ONE MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST AT THE TX CHILDREN'S PEDIATRICS NORTH SHORE PRACTICE
Houston, TX$200K2023
Episcopal High School Donor Box Dept 313
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW BENITEZ CHAPEL
Houston, TX$200K2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$200K2017
Baylor College of Medicine
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$150K2017
Foundation for Jones Hall
SUPPORT THE "OVERTURE FOR THE FUTURE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Houston, TX$150K2022
Salvation Army
GENERAL SUPPORT
Alexanderia, VA$135K2017
Texas Children's Hospital
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$130K2017
Texas Children's Hospital
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$125K2018
Episcopal High School
SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX; PA SYSTEM FOR SIMMONS TRACK COMPLEX
Bellaire, TX$118K2020
Communities in Schools Houston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$110K2018
St Thomas High School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$100K2018
Ronald Mcdonald House Houston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$100K2018

Vivian L Smith Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.8M
2018$4.1M
2020$3.4M
2022$4.6M
2023$4.1M
2024$4.3M

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:

“GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEB 15,MAY 15,AUG 15,AND OCT 25 PRECEDING THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS.”

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. Recent recipients include Menil Foundation Inc, Methodist Hospital Foundation, Houston Zoo Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Vivian L Smith Foundation give in grants?
Vivian L Smith Foundation reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from Vivian L 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 Vivian L Smith Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.