Funding search · EIN 760101380 · Houston, TX

Vivian L Smith Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

453
grants reported
$13.0M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$20,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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5 grants matching “jacinto · $115,000

  • $25,000

    Girl Scouts of San Jacinto · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support girl scout outreach programs for underserved elementary, middle and high school girls in se texas

  • $25,000

    Girl Scouts of San Jacinto · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the campher: empowering girls in nature campaign

  • $15,000

    Girl Scouts of San Jacinto · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the campher: empowering girls in nature campaign

  • $25,000

    Girl Scouts of San Jacinto · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support outreach programs for underserved elementary/middle/high school girls in se texas.

  • $25,000

    Girl Scouts of San Jacinto · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support outreach programs for underserved elementary/middle/high school girls in se texas.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Tirr Foundation4 grants · $400,000
  • Communities in Schools - Houston7 grants · $344,000
  • Houston Hospice3 grants · $300,000
  • Yes Prep Public Schools3 grants · $300,000
  • Texas Children'S Hospital Office of Development2 grants · $300,000
  • Foundation for Jones Hall2 grants · $250,000
  • The Salvation Army6 grants · $250,000
  • Kids' Meals5 grants · $225,000
  • Ronald McDonald House Houston3 grants · $220,000
  • Ut Health5 grants · $217,000

Giving over time

$4.6M
2022
$4.1M
2023
$4.3M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 453 grants.

  • $200,000

    Episcopal High School Donor Box Dept 313 · Houston, TX · 2024

    Construction of the new benitez chapel

  • $200,000

    Texas Children'S Hospital Office of Development · Houston, TX · 2023

    Funds to support the addition of one mental/behavioral health specialist at the tx children's pediatrics north shore practice

  • $150,000

    Foundation for Jones Hall · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the "overture for the future" capital campaign.

  • $100,000

    Annunciation Orthodox School · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support light the way capital campaign

  • $100,000

    Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024

    Construction & interior buildout of planned health sciences tower.

  • $100,000

    Communities in Schools - Houston · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support cis dropout prevention & case management program at bastian, mcnamara, neff & sutton elementary schools

  • $100,000

    Depelchin Children'S Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the families count program

  • $100,000

    Episcopal High School · Houston, TX · 2024

    Construction of the new benitez chapel

  • $100,000

    Houston Hospice · Houston, TX · 2024

    Provide uncompromising compassionate end-of-life care to the community

  • $100,000

    Jones Graduate School of Business Rice University · Houston, TX · 2024

    Construction of the new business school building on the rice university campus

  • $100,000

    Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support mission connect research in 2024

  • $100,000

    Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support mission connect research

  • $100,000

    Ut Health · Houston, TX · 2024

    Funds for the continuation & expansion of the child & adolescent mood disorders program pilot program

  • $100,000

    Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support single-cell sequencing research conducted by nicholas navin, ph.d, chair of systems biology at ut md anderson cancer center

  • $100,000

    Yes Prep Public Schools · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support general operations & programs in 2024-2025 school year for houston students

  • $100,000

    Communities in Schools - Houston · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the cis dropout prevention case management program.

  • $100,000

    Foundation for Jones Hall · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the "overture for the future" capital campaign.

  • $100,000

    Houston Hospice · Houston, TX · 2023

    Funds to provide dignified end-of-life care to terminally ill patients & critical bereavement support to their families

  • $100,000

    Ronald McDonald House Houston · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support rmh programs across all locations.

  • $100,000

    Texas Children'S Hospital Office of Development · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the addition of a mental & behavioral health specialist at texas children's pediatrics north shore practice

  • $100,000

    The Joy School · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the dream big capital campaign.

  • $100,000

    Ut Health · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the implementation of a clinical care coordinator in pediatric psychiatry clinics

  • $100,000

    Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support single-cell sequencing research conducted by nicholas navin, ph.d.

  • $100,000

    Yes Prep Public Schools · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support general operations & programs this school year.

  • $100,000

    Baylor College of Medicine Office of Advancement · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the construction/interior buildout of health sciences tower.

  • $100,000

    Baylor College of Medicine Office of Advancement Msc#800 · Houston, TX · 2022

    Construction & interior buildout of planned health sciences tower.

  • $100,000

    Communities in Schools - Houston · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the cis dropout prevention case management program.

  • $100,000

    Episcopal High School · Bellaire, TX · 2022

    Support construction of the visual & performing arts complex.

  • $100,000

    Houston Hospice · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support general operations

  • $100,000

    Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support in continuing type i diabetes research related to the niche device.

  • $100,000

    Ronald McDonald House Houston · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support rmh programs across all locations.

  • $100,000

    St Luke'S United Methodist Church · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the construction of the community center.

  • $100,000

    The Joy School · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the dream big capital campaign.

  • $100,000

    The Salvation Army · Houston, TX · 2022

    Salvation army greater houston's near northside campus project.

  • $100,000

    The Salvation Army · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the greater houston near northside campus project.

  • $100,000

    Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support mission connect research.

  • $100,000

    Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support mission connect research 2022.

  • $100,000

    Yes Prep Public Schools · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support general operations & programs this school year.

  • $80,000

    Kids' Meals · Houston, TX · 2023

    Building hope campaign

  • $80,000

    Kids' Meals · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the building hope capital campaign.

  • $75,000

    Ymca of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the m.d. Anderson family ymca rebuild project

  • $60,000

    The Rose · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support empower her sponsorship program.

  • $50,000

    Baker Ripley · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support baker ripley's holistic community focused programming in houston

  • $50,000

    Camp Allen · Navasota, TX · 2024

    Support the back to nature capital campaign to fund improvement projects vital to expanding their mission

  • $50,000

    Camp for All · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support blazing new trails campaign-construction of their new site in chappell hill

  • $50,000

    Center for Pursuit · Houston, TX · 2024

    General operations

  • $50,000

    Christian Community Service Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    General operations

  • $50,000

    Friends of Pumpkin Park · Houston, TX · 2024

    Opening doors to children's dreams" campaign

  • $50,000

    Good Samaritan Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support nursing scholarship program

  • $50,000

    Houston Area Women'S Center Attn Hou1160 · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Support the crisis response program

  • $50,000

    Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the mobile stroke unit

  • $50,000

    Menil Foundation Inc - the Menil Collection · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the important work of the artist documentation program archivist in 2024

  • $50,000

    Monarch School · Houston, TX · 2024

    General operations

  • $50,000

    Salvation Army · Houston, TX · 2024

    Funds to be used to complete the restoration project at the jones family residence

  • $50,000

    Teach for America · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support teach for america houston's 2023-24 new teachers & provide ongoing professional development to alumni of their program

  • $50,000

    The Council On Recovery · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support the center for recovering families

  • $50,000

    The Rise School of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024

    Tuition scholarship program

  • $50,000

    University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2024

    "vivian l. Smith annual scholarship fund" for nursing students in the next academic year

  • $50,000

    Armand Bayou Nature Center · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support phase ii of the renewal 2024 campaign to create a welcome center in the existing hana ginzbarg building

  • $50,000

    Baker Ripley · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support community, economic initiatives & wellness programs in houston

  • $50,000

    Camp for All · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support general operating expenses in 2023.

  • $50,000

    Center for Pursuit · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the strive campaign

  • $50,000

    Chinquapin Preparatory School · Highlands, TX · 2023

    Support 2021-2023 annual programs, services, scholarships & general operations.

  • $50,000

    Christian Community Service Center · Houston, TX · 2023

    General operations

  • $50,000

    Good Samaritan Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023

    Nursing scholarship programs.

  • $50,000

    Hermann Park Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2023

    Construction of the welcome garden

  • $50,000

    Houston Food Bank · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the backpack buddy program.

  • $50,000

    Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023

    Behavioral health services program in houston

  • $50,000

    Menil Foundation Inc - the Menil Collection · Houston, TX · 2023

    Funds used to hire three-year, full-time adp project archivist

  • $50,000

    Stages · Houston, TX · 2023

    Expand community engagement, training, & education programs, also to maximize the potential of the gordy

  • $50,000

    Teach for America · Houston, TX · 2023

    Funds to find, develop & support houston's education leaders in 2022-23 school year

  • $50,000

    The Council On Recovery · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support services at the center for recovering families.

  • $50,000

    The Rise School of Houston · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support scholarship awards in 2022-24 school year.

  • $50,000

    The Rose · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the transition to a radiology information system (ris)

  • $50,000

    University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the "vivian l smith annual scholarship fund" for nursing students in the next academic year.

  • $50,000

    Baker Ripley · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support holistic programs in houston.

  • $50,000

    Camp for All · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support general operating expenses in 2022.

  • $50,000

    Depelchin Children'S Center · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support depelchin's child welfare services.

  • $50,000

    Good Samaritan Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Nursing scholarship programs.

  • $50,000

    Houston Area Women'S Center Attn Hou1160 · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Support the crisis response program.

  • $50,000

    Houston Area Women'S Center Attn Hou1160 · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Support the campaign for courage.

  • $50,000

    Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support behavioral health services program in houston.

  • $50,000

    Monarch School · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support 2022-2023 school year.

  • $50,000

    Project Row Houses · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support "the road back to eldorado" capital campaign.

  • $50,000

    Teach for America · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support general operations fy21-22.

  • $50,000

    The Council On Recovery · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support services at the center for recovering families.

  • $50,000

    The Rise School of Houston · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support scholarship awards in 2022-23 school year.

  • $50,000

    University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the "vivian l smith annual scholarship fund" for nursing students in the next academic year.

  • $50,000

    Ymca of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support phase ii of the capital improvement project at holcomb family ymca.

  • $40,000

    The Kinkaid School · Houston, TX · 2024

    Funds for the "all in" capital campaign

  • $40,000

    Teach-To Educate All Children · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support teach's program in houston

  • $40,000

    Houston Food Bank · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the backpack buddy program.

  • $40,000

    Teach-To Educate All Children · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the development / implementation of the teach's new core programming model at their partner houston isd campuses.

  • $35,000

    Houston Parks Board · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support the creation/improvement of parks, trails & green space in houston.

  • $30,000

    Cristo Rey Jesuit · Houston, TX · 2024

    Provide student scholarships

  • $30,000

    Gateway Academy · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support gateway academy's mental health program

  • $30,000

    Springspirit Baseball · Houston, TX · 2024

    Springspirit's community engagement initiative programs

  • $30,000

    The Ensemble Theatre · Houston, TX · 2024

    General operations

  • $30,000

    Gateway Academy · Houston, TX · 2023

    Funds to hire a new counselor

  • $30,000

    Houston Furniture Bank · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support the no kids on the floor project

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