Wade Smith Foundation

Organization Overview

Wade Smith Foundation is located in Missouri City, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wade Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wade Smith Foundation generated $7.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (26.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE THE YOUTH OF TODAY THE EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING TO DEVELOP INTO YOUNG ADULTS. THESE PURPOSES MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VARIOUS AVENUES, ONE OF WHICH WILL BE COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING AND FOOD TO YOUTHS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SMITTY'S SCHOLARS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN THE HOUSTON AREA, AND LAKE HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL IN DALLAS. IN 2017 WE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4 STUDENTS. HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP WAS POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY.


WE HAVE AN ANNUAL FREE YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND FITNESS AND TEACH SKILLS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR TECHNIQUE IF THEY WANT TO PURSUE THAT CAREER. WE HAD 175 PARTICIPANTS K THROUGH 6TH GRADE IN THE 2017 CAMP THAT WANTED TO LEARN PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR CHEERLEADING.


THE READING WITH THE PROS CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAM INVOLVES VISITS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ONCE A MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO SPEAK TO CHILDREN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF READING AND LITERACY IN AN ASSEMBLY FOR 3RD THROUGH 6TH GRADERS. WE TALK TO THEM ABOUT GETTING LIBRARY CARDS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE. WE SPENT TIME READING BOOKS TO THE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2ND GRADE CHILDREN. THERE WERE 12 EVENTS AT HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS,4 EVENTS AT DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ONE SPECIAL SUPER BOWL EVENT IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. THESE EVENTS REACHED 12,800 STUDENTS IN 2017.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wade Smith
President
$4,000
Sheila Smith
Treasurer
$0
Rita Smith
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,954
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income $0
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$6,954

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wade Smith Foundation has awarded $38,500 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SMITTY SCHOLARS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO THE COLLEGES ON BEHALF OF THE RECIPIENTS.

$13,500

Towson, MD

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THEIR CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAMS

$10,000

BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THEIR LITERACY PROGRAMS.

$10,000

HAMILTON PARK BOBCATS

PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDING TO COVER TEAM EXPENSES, SUCH AS EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS.

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wade Smith Foundation has recieved totaling $31,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: NFL PLAYER FOOTBALL CAMP GRANT

$8,500
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: NFL PLAYER FOOTBALL CAMP GRANT

$8,500
National Football League Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: NFL PLAYER FOOTBALL CAMP GRANT

$8,500
Giving Back Fund Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: IN SPONSORSHIP OF 300 STUDENTS AT $20.00 EACH

$6,000
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