Flora Bernice Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlySyracuse, New York · EIN 51-0181016 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $18,000.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmcrest Chidlren's Center | Syracuse, NY | Capital improvementscapital improvements | $25,000 |
| House of Providence Association | Syracuse, NY | It equipment purchases | $20,000 |
| Aurora of Central New York Inc | Syracuse, NY | Adaptive equipment and devices for program participants; equipment upgrades | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | Horizons education tour expenses (food, lodging, transportation, etc.)support for crucial safety improvement to clubs | $18,000 |
| Central New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty Animals | Syracuse, NY | Capital improvements | $16,000 |
| St Mary's of the Lake | Skaneateles, NY | Capital improvements | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Preparatory | Syracuse, NY | Education costs for seminarians | $15,000 |
| Crouse Irving Foundation | Syracuse, NY | Refurbishment of dedicated lactation rooms | $14,500 |
| St Joseph's Health Foundation | Syracuse, NY | Training materials and training programstraining materials and training programstraining materials and training programs | $14,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $159,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $158,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0181016
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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