Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 13-3318167 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$19.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
81% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Sierra Watch | Nevada City, CA | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| LifeMoves | Menlo Park, CA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Penn State University | State College, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Yale UNIVERSITY | New Haven, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,160,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $965,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $725,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513509349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3318167
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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