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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $196.5K across 73 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$196.5K
2024
Grantees funded
73
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Je Smothers Jr
Board Member
P
Patricia Jo Harding Smothers
Board Member
S
Sarah Elizabeth Bruni
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
No. JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION give?
JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and California. 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 JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $197 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH TEXAS, Planned Parenthood San Antonio, and MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
JACK AND DORIS SMOTHERS AND BUD SMOTHERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.