AI Summary
The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $4 million awarded to five grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Texas Children's Hospital
$13.3M
37%
Baylor College of Medicine
$7.9M
22%
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON
$5M
14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION give?
THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, and HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION?
THE LESTER AND SUE SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.