Ethel S C Smith Memorial Fund 02478-10-D
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 23-6648857 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$641K
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WELLS FARGO |
|---|---|
| Address | One West 4th Street, Winston Salem NC 27101 |
| Phone | 8882341999 |
| Form and materials | www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/smith |
| Deadlines | March 1 and Sept 1 |
| Restrictions | Grants are for SE Pennsylvania charities with an emphasis on those serving community needs in Delaware County for capital projects, operating expenses, & special programs. |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Casa Youth Advocates Inc | Media, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Ccsa Foundation | Chester, PA | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital | Newtown Sq, PA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Neumann University | Aston, PA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Chester, PA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Greener Partners | Fairview Vlg, PA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | Media, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Drexel Neumann Academy | Chester, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chester | Chester, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Upper Darby Arts and Edu Fdn Inc | Drexel Hill, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Prospect Hill Baptist Church | Prospect Park, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Delaware County Literacy Council | Chester, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | Murphy, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Saint Josephs University | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Arts Center | Wallingford, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Birth Center | Bryn Mawr, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Family Support Line of Delaware County I | Media, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Players Club of Swarthmore | Swarthmore, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | Wayne, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Chespenn Health Services | Eddystone, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Upper Chichester Library | Upper Chichester, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Saint James Regional Catholic School | Ridley Park, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Orchestra Concordia Association | Wayne, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Saint Josephs Family Hope Center | Brookhaven, PA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Minding Your Mind | Ardmore, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Garrett Williamson | Newtown Square, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Lansdowne Economic Development Corporati | Lansdowne, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Making a Change Group | Chester, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Marcus Hook Plank Log Cabin | Marcus Hook, PA | General operating | $7,000 |
| J Lewis Crozer Library | Chester, PA | General operating | $7,000 |
| Pathways Pa Inc | Media, PA | General operating | $7,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Delaware Coun | Uppr Chichstr, PA | General operating | $7,000 |
| Easter Seals of Southeastern | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Musicworks | Havertown, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Delaware County Symphony | Newtown Sq, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Philly Del & Sus | Blue Bell, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Zoological Society of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | Miquon, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Main Line Art Center | Haverford, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Walnut Street Theatre Corp | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hedgerow Theatre Inc | Rose Valley, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Thresholds in Delaware County Inc | Thornton, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Career Wardrobe | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Main Line School Night Association | Radnor, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Musicopia Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Petey Greene Program Inc | Princeton, NJ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Joseph J Barrett Sr Memorial Fund | Thornton, PA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Association | Lansdowne, PA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Keep Music Alive | Brookhaven, PA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Media Arts Council | Media, PA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Ballet Association | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Philharmonic | Aston, PA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Atlantic Coast Opera Festival | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $641,000 | 63 |
| 2023 | $650,000 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502799349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6648857
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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