Vivian L Smith Foundation

Organization Overview

Vivian L Smith Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1984. 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. Vivian L 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 12/2023, Vivian L Smith Foundation generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Vivian L Smith Foundation has awarded 1,086 individual grants totaling $36,367,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy M Meckel
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Ransom C Lummis
President/trustee
$0
Cynthia J Adkins
Vp/trustee
$0
Kirby Cohn Mccool
Trustee
$0
Judy S Tate
Trustee
$0
Lindsey Holstead
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Silchester International Investors
$102,225
Lowery Asset Consulting Llc
$60,488
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $0
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $1,390,033
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $951,115
Capital Gain Net Income $951,115
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $2,094
Total Revenue $2,343,242

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Vivian L Smith Foundation has awarded $4,110,000 in support to 152 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMAZING PLACE

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$25,000

ARMS WIDE ADOPTION SERVICES

PURPOSE: SUPPORT HOUSTON POST ADOPTION PROGRAM.

$5,000

BAKER RIPLEY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC INITIATIVES & WELLNESS PROGRAMS IN HOUSTON

$50,000

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LONE STAR GREATER HOUSTON

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM.

$25,000

BREAKTHROUGH HOUSTON

PURPOSE: OPERATING & PROGRAM EXPENSES.

$25,000

BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FALL 2023 / WINTER 2024 PROGRAMS

$10,000
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