Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 22-3850789 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $350,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston | Boston, MA | General welfare | $454,158 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | Needham, MA | General welfare | $350,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical | $250,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts, MA | Educational | $150,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Boston, MA | Medical | $100,000 |
| Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association | Bozeman, MT | General welfare | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,309,158 | 6 |
| 2023 | $677,800 | 8 |
| 2022 | $930,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630549349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3850789
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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