Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2200 BUTTS ROAD 320
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOCA RATON, FL33431
A Employer identification number

47-3862135
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(561) 314-0800
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$28,282,354J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 18,000,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 354,099 354,099  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
988 0 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 18,355,087 354,099 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 435,000 37,500 0 397,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
128,496 1,497 0 126,999
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
20,817 10,408 0 10,409
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
135,000 0 0 135,000
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
45,000 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,327 0 0 8,327
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
329 0 0 329
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 772,969 49,405 0 678,564
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 8,610,771 8,610,771
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 9,383,740 49,405 0 9,289,335
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 8,971,347
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 304,694
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 2,822,583 11,794,651 11,794,651
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 12,418,581 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
16,484,313 		16,484,313
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,110 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,390 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,390
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 15,245,274 28,282,354 28,282,354
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 15,245,274 28,282,354
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 15,245,274 28,282,354
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 15,245,274 28,282,354
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
15,245,274
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
8,971,347
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
4,065,733
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
28,282,354
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
28,282,354
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 4,235
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 4,235
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 4,235
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 5,508
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,508
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 1,273
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow1,273 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowDE, FL
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC Telephone no.right arrow (561) 314-0800

Located atright arrow2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320BOCA RATONFL ZIP+4right arrow33431
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
THOMAS W SMITH PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN
15.00 		0 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
LORI SMITH CURLEY TRUSTEE
15.00 		75,000 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
DIANE G SMITH VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
JAMES PIERESON TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR
25.00 		350,000 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
VICTORIA MCKENZIE TRUSTEE
1.00 		5,000 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
THOMAS MCWILLIAMS TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
RANDALL GILBERD TRUSTEE
3.00 		5,000 0 0
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
JAMES PIERESON CONSULTING 350,000
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
OFFIT KRUMAN LEGAL 128,496
7021 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE SUITE
200
COLUMBIA,MD21046
STEPHEN MOORE CONSULTING 105,000
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
LORI SMITH CURLEY CONSULTING 75,000
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
BOCA RATON,FL33431
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
14,392,592
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
7,649,580
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
22,042,172
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
22,042,172
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
330,633
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
21,711,539
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,085,577
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
1,085,577
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
4,235
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
4,235
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
1,081,342
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
988
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
1,082,330
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
1,082,330
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
9,289,335
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
9,289,335
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 1,082,330
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 3,608,378
b From 2019...... 13,477,586
c From 2020...... 12,955,754
d From 2021...... 14,032,824
e From 2022...... 9,311,578
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 53,386,120
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 9,289,335
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 1,082,330
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 8,207,005
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 61,593,125
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		18,000,000
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		43,593,125
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020.... 12,041,718
c Excess from 2021.... 14,032,824
d Excess from 2022.... 9,311,578
e Excess from 2023.... 8,207,005
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
THOMAS W SMITH
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

AEI

1150 SEVENTEENTH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200364670 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 200,000

AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL

2900 CRYSTAL DRIVE 6TH FLOOR
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 300,000

AMERICAN TRANSPARENCY

200 S FRONTAGE ROAD SUITE 106
BURR RIDGE,IL60527 		NONE PC EDUCATION 250,000

AMERICAN WATCHDOGS INC

7060 ILLINOIS HIGHWAY 1
PARIS,IL61944 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 150,000

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

951 S CADY MALL - SOCIAL SCIENCES
SUITE 107
TEMPE,AZ85287 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY

401 COLLEGE AVENUE
ASHLAND,OH44805 		NONE PC EDUCATION 110,000

B&T CLUB HISTORIC BUILDING PRES FDTN

1170 S OCEAN BLVD
PALM BEACH,FL33407 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 5,000

BALLET SUN VALLEY

PO BOX 555
SUN VALLEY,ID833530555 		NONE PC ARTS 21,610

BEACON CENTER OF TENNESSEE

1200 CLINTON STREET 205
NASHVILLE,TN37203 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 75,000

BOSTON COLLEGE

140 COMMONWEALTH AVE MCGUINN HALL
ROOM 200
CHESTNUT HILL,MA02467 		NONE PC EDUCATION 90,000

CALVIN COOLIDGE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

PO BOX 97
PLYMOUTH,VT05056 		NONE PC EDUCATION 120,000

CENTER FOR FAMILY SVCS OF PBC

4101 PARKER AVENUE WEST
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33405 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 50,000

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIV

ONE UNIVERSITY PLACE
NEWPORT NEWS,VA236062998 		NONE PC EDUCATION 100,000

CITY COLLEGE OF NY

PO BOX 177
NEW YORK,NY10027 		NONE PC EDUCATION 120,000

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

329 SIRRINE HALL - CLEMSON INST FOR
THE STUDY OF CAPITALISM
CLEMSON,SC29634 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

CO2 COALITION

1621 N KENT STREET SUITE 603
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		NONE PC ECOLOGY 100,000

COMMITTEE TO UNLEASH PROSPERITY

301 TAHMORE DRIVE
FAIRFIELD,CT06825 		NONE PC EDUCATION 230,000

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION

1920 L STREET NW SUITE 205
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 125,000

DUKE UNIVERSITY

BOX 90097
DURHAM,NC277080097 		NONE PC EDUCATION 125,000

FDRLST MEDIA FOUNDATION

1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW 100
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 150,000

FDTN FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION

510 WALNUT STREET SUITE 1250
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

FOUNDATION FOR CULTURAL REVIEW - THE NEW CRITERION

900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10003 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 60,000

FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSTITUTION

6547 MIDNIGHT PASS RD PMB 3132
SIESTA KEY,FL34242 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 150,000

FREEDOM FOUNDATION

1029 N PEACHTREE PARKWAY 268
PEACHTREE CITY,GA30269 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 150,000

GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC

PO BOX 9180
MORRISTOWN,NJ07963 		NONE PC EDUCATION 30,000

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FDTN

3434 WASHINGTON BLVD 4TH FLOOR
ARLINGTON,VA22201 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

GLADES ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC

105 JUNGLE RD
PALM BEACH,FL33480 		NONE PC EDUCATION 1,000

GOODMAN INSTITUTE

6335 W NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
DALLAS,TX75225 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 25,000

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INSTITUTE

1414 PIEDMONT DRIVE E
TALLAHASSEE,FL32308 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 200,000

GRADUATE SCHOOL FOUNDATION-CUNY

365 FIFTH AVENUE ROOM 6412
NEW YORK,NY10016 		NONE PC EDUCATION 102,757

HETERODOX ACADEMY

428 BROADWAY 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10013 		NONE PC EDUCATION 200,000

INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM

119 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
CROSS JUNCTION,VA22625 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 50,000

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
ARLINGTON,VA22201 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 310,000

INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE

901 NORTH GLEBE ROAD STE 900
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE

3901 CENTERVILLE ROAD
WILMINGTON,DE19807 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

KENYON COLLEGE

EATON CHURCH
GAMBIER,OH43022 		NONE PC EDUCATION 157,000

MANHATTAN INSTITUTE

52 VANDERBILT AVENUE THIRD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC EDUCATION/PUBLIC POLICY 1,345,904

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

501 HIGH STREET 107 ROUDEBUSH
OXFORD,OH45056 		NONE PC EDUCATION 100,000

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

NYU-STERN KMC SUITE 7-150
NEW YORK,NY10012 		NONE PC EDUCATION 100,000

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

1450 S DIXIE HIGHWAY
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401 		NONE PC ARTS 10,000

PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION

4532 LEE HWY NUM 119
ARLINGTON,VA22207 		NONE PC EDUCATION 50,000

PARTNERSHIP FOR INNER CITY ED

1011 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10022 		NONE PC EDUCATION 25,000

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

3100 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33409 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 1,000

PENNVET RYAN VETERINARY HOSPITAL

3900 SPRUCE ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 10,000

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

1033 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE 3RD FL
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

83 PROSPECT AVE
PRINCETON,NJ08540 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

REAL CLEAR FOUNDATION

1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE PC EDUCATION 500,000

REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS INC

300 ROYAL PALM WAY
PALM BEACH,FL33480 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 2,500

SALT MARSH OPERA

P O BOX 227
STONINGTON,CT06378 		NONE PC ARTS 500

SISTER SERVANTS OF THE ETERNAL WORLD

3721 BELMONT ROAD
BIRMINGHAM,AL352103434 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 1,000

SOCIETY OF THE 4 ARTS

2 FOUR ARTS PLAZA
PALM BEACH,FL33480 		NONE PC ARTS 5,000

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

CROWN QUADRANGLE 559 NATHAN ABBOTT
WAY
STANFORD,CA943058610 		NONE PC EDUCATION 150,000

STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION

4771 MECHANIC ROAD
HILLSDALE,MI49242 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 25,000

SUN VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS INC AKA THE ARGYROS

PO BOX 4921
KETCHUM,ID83340 		NONE PC ARTS 15,000

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 41017
LUBBOCK,TX794091017 		NONE PC EDUCATION 100,000

THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY

1776 I STREET NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 110,000

THE LORD'S PLACE

2808 N AUSTRALIAN AVE
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33407 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 2,500

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

1200 E UNIVERSITY BLVD
TUCSON,AZ85721 		NONE PC EDUCATION 225,000

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOL

BOALT HALL
BERKELEY,CA94720 		NONE PC EDUCATION 170,000

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE

900 NW 17TH STREET
MIAMI,FL33136 		NONE PC EDUCATION 25,000

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

1251 N EDDY STREET SUITE 300
SOUTH BEND,IN46617 		NONE PC EDUCATION 350,000

VMTS EDUCATION INC

137 MONTEGUE STREET 132
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 300,000

WORKFIRST FOUNDATION

228 EAST 45TH ST 16TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 30,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 8,610,771
bApproved for future payment

ASSOC OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE EDUCATION
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY PO BOX 45059
LUBBOCK,TX794095059 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 40,000

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
329 SIRRINE HALL - CLEMSON INST FOR
THE STUDY OF CAPITALISM
CLEMSON,SC29634 		NONE PC EDUCATION 400,000

DUKE UNIVERSITY
BOX 90097
DURHAM,NC277080097 		NONE PC EDUCATION 228,500

FDRLST MEDIA FOUNDATION
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW 100
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 200,000

HETERODOX ACADEMY
428 BROADWAY 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10013 		NONE PC EDUCATION 250,000

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
ARLINGTON,VA22201 		NONE PC COMMUNITY 350,000

INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
901 N GLEBE ROAD SUITE 900
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 150,000

MANHATTAN INSTITUTE
52 VANDERBILT AVENUE THIRD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC EDUCATION/PUBLIC POLICY 600,000

NEW CIVIL LIBERTIES ALLIANCE
PO BOX 19005
WASHINGTON,DC200369005 		NONE PC PUBLIC POLICY 250,000

PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ONE EMBARCADERO CENTER SUITE 350
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		NONE PC TO SUPPORT A FELLOWSHIP FOR SALLY PIPES IN HEALTH CARE POLICY 200,000

PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ONE EMBARCADERO CENTER SUITE 350
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		NONE PC RESEARCH 152,000

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOL
BOALT HALL
BERKELEY,CA94720 		NONE PC EDUCATION 188,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 3,008,500
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 354,099  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aRECOVERY OF PREVIOUS YEAR'S QUALIFYING GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS 		    14 988  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 355,087 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
355,087
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

47-3862135
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
47-3862135
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
THOMAS W SMITH
2200 BUTTS ROAD SUITE 320
 
BOCA RATON, FL33431

$ 18,000,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

47-3862135
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

47-3862135
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Additional Data


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Software Version:  

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING & TAX RETURN PREPARATION FEES 20,817 10,408 0 10,409

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
15,000 SHS CIMPRESS NV CMN 1,200,750 1,200,750
10,000 SHS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP 1,305,300 1,305,300
26,948 SHS CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP 10,893,263 10,893,263
50,000 SHS WAYFAIR INC CL A 3,085,000 3,085,000

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES IN CONNECTION WITH FOUNDATION MATTERS 128,496 1,497 0 126,999


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
LOANS AND EXCHANGES 4,110 3,390 3,390


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LICENSES AND PERMITS 70 0 0 70
POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 234 0 0 234
DE ANNUAL FILING FEE 25 0 0 25


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
RECOVERY OF PREVIOUS YEAR'S QUALIFYING GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS 988   988


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN ON SECURITIES 4,065,733


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CONSULTING FEES 135,000 0 0 135,000


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
47-3862135
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 45,000 0 0 0