Ralph L Smith Foundation 13952400
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable purposes across a variety of sectors. Its mission centers on providing financial assistance to religious, educational, and community service initiatives, reflecting a commitment to social welfare and community development. The foundation supports diverse causes, including food security, youth development, mental health, and human services, indicating a broad focus on improving the quality of life for various populations. While it primarily operates in Missouri, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states, demonstrating a wider geographic reach in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with clear charitable purposes that can make a concise case in a short letter and initial phone call, including community foundations or intermediary funds where appropriate.
Good Fit
- • Requests that align with broad charitable, educational, or eleemosynary purposes.
- • Willingness to submit a concise (≤3 page) letter and follow up by phone.
- • Capacity to accept large grants or to receive funds through donor-advised or community foundation intermediaries.
- • Demonstrated program clarity and a straightforward, phone-discussable attachments plan.
Geography
Across the available filings the foundation has funded recipients in many states (2022 showed grants across about 15 states and 2023 across nine), though 2024 was concentrated in three states.
Recipient Variety
Observed recipient counts vary by year (107 distinct recipients in 2022, 15 in 2023, and 3 in 2024), so historically the foundation has funded a broad set but the latest year was highly concentrated.
New Applicants
The filings show new recipients in recent years (including three new recipients in 2024 and multiple new recipients in 2023) and the foundation publishes a submission route (named contact, PO box, phone, and letter instructions), so unfamiliar organizations appear able to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
