THE LESTER AND ROBERTA SMITH FOUNDATION
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$3.8M
Total Assets (2025)
$58K
Avg Yearly Giving (2019–2025)
$409K
Giving on File
(7 yrs)
(7 yrs)
23
Grants on File
$15K
Avg Grant Size
About
FOR TAX YEARS 2018 AND AFTER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO FILE AN ARIZONA FORM OR A COPY OF THE FEDERAL EQUIVALENT WITH THE STATE. IF A FEDERAL 990-T IS REQUIRED, AN ARIZONA 99-T IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED, AND THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ORGANIZATION FOR THIS TAX YEAR. THE SECRETARY OF STATE STILL REQUIRES VETERAN'S CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO REPORT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FUNDRAISING, AND THAT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ORGANIZATION.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE SMITH FOUNDATION
Phone
5202991479
Deadlines
NONE
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
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
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $106K | $2.8M | $111K | 5 |
| 2020 | $100K | $2.7M | $58K | 6 |
| 2021 | N/A | $3.4M | $49K | N/A |
| 2024 | $97K | $3.5M | $171K | 5 |
| 2025 | $106K | $3.8M | $218K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 23 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$40K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| TODD ACKERMAN | TREASURER | — |
| KRIS BOSWELL | SECRETARY | — |
| JOHN PEDICONE | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| JENNIFER L CARRELL | PRESIDENT | — |
| LINDA TAUFEN | MEMBER | — |
| MARY BELLE MCCORKLE | MEMBER | — |
| JIM SAKRISON | MEMBER | — |
| LAURA K BOSWORTH | SECRETARY | — |
| PHOEBE CHALK WADSWORTH | MEMBER | — |
| NICOLE HARRIGAN | MEMBER | — |
| NINA DALDRUP | TRUSTEE | — |
| WILLIAM CARRELL | TRUSTEE | — |
| RICHARD IMWALLE | TREASURER | — |
| JAMES SAKRISON | President | — |
Grants Awarded (23 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTAR VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | TUCSON, AZ | $40,000 | SUPPORT | 2019 |
| SOUTHERN ARIZONA AIDS FOUNDATION | TUCSON, AZ | $30,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| SOUTHERN ARIZONA AIDS FOUNDATION | Tucson, AZ | $30,000 | Support | 2020 |
| TUCSON YOUTH MUSIC CENTER 86-6051375 | TUCSON, AZ | $25,095 | SUPPORT | 2024 |
| AZ CYBER INITIATIVE | NOGALES, AZ | $25,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| LITERACY CONNECTS | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | SUPPORT | 2019 |
| LITERACY CONNECTS | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | SUPPORT | 2020 |
| GAP MINISTRIES FOR FOOD PACKAGING SYSTEM | TUCSON, AZ | $22,208 | SUPPORT | 2024 |
| JOHN VALENZUELA YOUTH CENTER | Tucson, AZ | $21,000 | SUPPORT | 2019 |
| YOUTH ON THEIR OWN | TUCSON, AZ | $20,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| SARSEF | TUCSON, AZ | $20,000 | SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SARSEF | TUCSON, AZ | $15,000 | Support | 2020 |
| ALTAR VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | TUCSON, AZ | $15,000 | SUPPORT | 2020 |
| TUCSON BADGER YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB | TUCSON, AZ | $15,000 | SUPPORT | 2024 |
| TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | TUCSON, AZ | $15,000 | SUPPORT | 2024 |
| THE SYMPHONY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | SUPPORT | 2019 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TUCSON | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | Support | 2020 |
| KXCI TUCSON COMMUNITY RADIO | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| STEP UP FOR JUSTICE | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | SUPPORT | 2019 |
| TUCSON BADGER YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| BOOKS FOR CLASSROOMS | GREEN VALLEY, AZ | $6,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| ANGEL HEART PAJAMA PROJECT | TUCSON, AZ | $5,000 | SUPPORT | 2025 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $5,000 | Support | 2020 |