Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Illinois · EIN 88-0960895 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$865K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Faculty collaboration endowed fund | $500,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation | Springfield, IL | To further program services | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To further program services | $40,000 |
| Artreach St Croix | Stillwater, MN | To further program services | $30,000 |
| Central Il Foodbank | Springfield, IL | To further program services | $30,000 |
| Classical Theatre of Harlem | New York, NY | To further program services | $30,000 |
| Siu Foundation | Carbondale, IL | Smith alzheimer's research center | $25,000 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | To further program services | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $865,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101036
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0960895
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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