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The Lester And Roberta Smith Foundation

Tucson, AZ  ·  EIN 860986636  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$2.6M

Total Giving

$419K

Grants on File

27

Average Grant

$16K

Giving Radius

Where The Lester And Roberta Smith Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — $419K across 27 grants CA — no grants on file CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 15 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: TUCSON ($419K, 27 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Request for grant should include materials on how grant would improve the school dropout rate and reduce teen pregnancy rate in Arizona.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Provide funding for service and education programs that help to create a positive environment and enrich the quality of life for children and youth in Southern Arizona.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Angel Heart Pajama Project 46-3882856 $5K 2021
Tucson Youth Music Center 86-6051375 $10K 2021
Tucson Village Farm $12K 2021
San Miguel High School $12K 2021
Mary Belle Mccorkle Academy of Excellence Tusd $5K 2021
Higher Ground a Resource Center 27-3585869 $22K 2021
Angel Heart Pajama Project 46-3882856 $5K 2022
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona $10K 2022
San Miguel High School $10K 2022
Sarsef $20K 2022
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (Trot) $6K 2022
Tucson Village Farm $21K 2022
Tucson Youth Music Center 86-6051375 $20K 2022
Youth on Their Own $15K 2022
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation $30K 2023
Tucson Village Farm $30K 2023
Tucson Youth Music Center 86-6051375 $22K 2023
Youth on Their Own $20K 2023
Angel Heart Pajama Project 46-3882856 $5K 2023
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona $5K 2023
Literacy Connects $25K 2023
San Miguel High School $11K 2023
Gap Ministries for Food Packaging System $22K 2024
Tucson Youth Music Center 86-6051375 $25K 2024
Tucson Children's Museum $15K 2024

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2024 $2.5M $4K $171K $136K
2023 $2.5M $147K $256K $189K
2022 $2.4M $162K $340K $148K
2021 $2.3M $150K $49K $102K
2020 $2.3M $135K $58K $133K
2016 $2.5M $122K $58K $90K
2015 $2.5M $122K $150K $135K
2014 $2.5M $136K $112K $122K
2013 $2.5M $134K $86K $132K
2012 $2.6M $101K $2.6M $35K

Section VII

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