George D Smith Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-6138728 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.3M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$300,000
Total assets$98.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $450,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | Organization's charitable purposes | $700,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Organization's charitable purposes | $600,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Organization's charitable purposes | $550,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Organization's charitable purposes | $450,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purposes | $450,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purposes | $400,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Organization's charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Gbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Organization's charitable purposes | $275,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Organization's charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| American Public Media | St Paul, MN | Organization's charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| National Public Radio Foundation | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | Organization's charitable purposes | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,350,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $3,985,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $3,770,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104470
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6138728
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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