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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 34-6609892

Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation

A private foundation in Cleveland, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $70,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Janice G Carlson
31556 Tres Lomas
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-2749
Form and materials
Written letter stating name of organization, purpose and amount requested
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $70,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $731,334

  • Tax year 2023

    $71,500

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $796,432

  • Tax year 2022

    $68,500

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $880,046

  • Tax year 2021

    $38,500

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $925,641

  • Tax year 2020

    $38,500

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $931,643

  • Tax year 2019

    $38,500

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $863,660

  • Tax year 2018

    $38,500

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $852,914

  • Tax year 2017

    $35,000

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $843,658

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    Contribution to help provide critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of naval special warfare.

    $5,000
  2. Park View 19 Scholarship FundSterling, VA

    Contribution to collectively improve educational opportunities for graduating classes.

    $5,000
  3. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Contribution to support critical research, improve care, and to help save lives.

    $4,500
  4. Leesburg Presbyterian ChurchLeesburg, VA

    Contribution for general support of the church.

    $4,000
  5. San Antonio Broadway TheatreSan Antonio, TX

    Contribution to help bring premier live theatre productions to san antonio.

    $3,500
  6. Wonders and WorriesAustin, TX

    Contribution to support children and teenagers during a parent's serious illness or injury.

    $3,500
  7. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Contribution to support the education and training of young conservative leaders.

    $3,000
  8. San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX

    Contribution to help inspire people to love, engage, act and protect animals and the places they live through animcal care, education and conservation.

    $3,000
  9. World Central Kitchen (donor Services Team)Washington, DC

    Contribution to help provide fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world.

    $3,000
  10. University School Annual FundHunting Valley, OH

    Contribution to support faculty compensation, professional development, and to attract, develop, and retain outstanding teachers.

    $3,000
  11. American Red CrossFort Wayne, IN

    Contribution to help prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

    $2,000
  12. Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding CenterChagrin Falls, OH

    Contribution to support the therapeutic power of horses to discover the special abilities of individuals and families.

    $2,000
  13. Hathaway Brown School Office of AdvancementShaker Heights, OH

    Contribution to support innovation, excellence, and opportunities for every student.

    $2,000
  14. Lanai Cat SanctuaryLanai City, HI

    Contribution to support sustainable solutions for lanai's fragile ecosystem by saving cats and protecting native birds through innovation, collaboration, and education.

    $2,000
  15. San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TX

    Contribution to support families and children in need.

    $2,000
  16. Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central OhioLorain, OH

    Contribution to help provide meals to families struggling with hunger in the region.

    $2,000
  17. Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    Contribution to support the rescue and rehabilitation of animals.

    $2,000
  18. Yorkminster Presbyterian Church (music Ministry)Yorktown, VA

    Contribution for general support of the church and its mission.

    $2,000
  19. Yorkminster Presbyterian PreschoolYorktown, VA

    Contribution for general support of the church and its mission.

    $2,000
  20. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    Contribution to support families in need.

    $2,000
  21. Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VA

    Contribution to support the continued research of american history.

    $1,500
  22. Forging Industry Education and Research FoundationCleveland, OH

    Contribution to support the forging industry through technology development and education.

    $1,500
  23. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Contribution to support fallen first responder families by providing mortgage free homes.

    $1,500
  24. Fstop FoundationPlantation, FL

    Contribution to support conservation by creating awareness through the use of photography.

    $1,000
  25. Miss North Dakota Scholarship OrganizationWilliston, ND

    Contribution to assist and promote women through north dakota by providing opportunities to enhance their skills and build self-esteem and self-confidence.

    $1,000
  26. Purdue for Life FoundationW Lafayette, IN

    Contribution for general support of purdue and the community.

    $1,000
  27. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    Contribution to help support surgery and other forms of essential cleft treatment.

    $1,000
  28. Special Operations Warrior FoundationTampa, FL

    Contribution to support educational funding and advocacy to the children of fallen special operators.

    $1,000
  29. The Unit Scholarship FundFort Bragg, NC

    Contribution to support in the tribute to the spirit of those special operations soldiers who defend our nation daily.

    $1,000
  30. St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Contribution to support the continued research of childhood diseases.

    $1,000
  31. Kappa Kappa Gamma FoundationDublin, OH

    Contribution to support with the resources that fulfill the evolving needs of women.

    $500
  32. St Matthew's House (development)Naples, FL

    Contribution to support in the development of affordable housing.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $11,00026% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $10,00024% of the total
  3. Animals3 grants $7,00017% of the total
  4. Health2 grants $5,50013% of the total
  5. Human services1 grant $3,5008% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $3,0007% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $2,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia8 grants $24,500
  2. Texas4 grants $12,000
  3. Ohio6 grants $11,000
  4. Arizona1 grant $4,500
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $4,000
  6. Indiana2 grants $3,000
  7. Florida3 grants $2,500
  8. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  9. Hawaii1 grant $2,000
  10. Pennsylvania1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Deborah R DowdellPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 5Pay $0
  • Janice G CarlsonSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Laura G GiffordVICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 5Pay $0

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