Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderErie, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1515142 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Arlene H Smith Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 State Street 700, Erie PA 16507 |
| Phone | 8148707711 |
| Form and materials | See Attached. |
| Deadlines | See Attached. |
| Restrictions | See Attached. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corry Area Food Pantry | Corry, PA | General Unrestricted. | $70,000 |
| Corry Community Foundation | Corry, PA | General Unrestricted. | $65,000 |
| Relevant Church | Corry, PA | General unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hamot Health Foundation | Erie, PA | General unrestricted. | $40,000 |
| Corry Community Center | Corry, PA | General unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| Downtown Corry Business Association | Corry, PA | General unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Corry Area Arts Council Inc | Corry, PA | General unrestricted. | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army | Corry, PA | General Unrestricted. | $10,000 |
| Council for the Women's Garden of S | Corry, PA | General Unrestricted. | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society NW Region | Erie, PA | General Unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Corry First Church | Corry, PA | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($96,150). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $411,150 | 17 |
| 2024 | $359,856 | 21 |
| 2023 | $351,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102945
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1515142
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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