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Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc

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East Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 27-4360819 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$286K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.

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.

  • Human Services2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Community Development1
  • Disability Services1
  • Environment1
  • Food Assistance1

Where it gives

31% of grants went outside Connecticut.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Unity of Greater HartfordSouth Windsor, CTGeneral support for donor relations$40,000
Bancroft NeurohealthCherry Hill, NJGeneral support for donor relations$30,000
Hockanum Valley Community Council IncVernon, CTGeneral support for donor relations$30,000
Macc CharitiesManchester, CTGeneral support for donor relations$30,000
Math - Medical Aid to Haiti IncMarlborough, CTGeneral support for donor relations$25,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support for donor relations$25,000
Fellowship Place IncNew Haven, CTGeneral support for donor relations$10,000
Gaylord Hospital IncWallingford, CTGeneral support for donor relations$10,000
Salvation ArmyHartford, CTGeneral support for donor relations$10,000
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support for donor relations$10,000
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral support for donor relations$10,000
Connecticut Children's Foundation IncBoston, MAGeneral support for donor relations$10,000
Connecticut Hospice IncBranford, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Didelco Guide Dog FoundationBloomfield, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, MEGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Hole in the Wall Gang CampAshford, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Project Sweet Peas FoundationWarwick, RIGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Ray of Light Farm IncEast Haddam, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Wickham ParkManchester, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Connecticut Draft Horse RescueEast Haddam, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
St Bernard Catolic SchoolEnfield, CTGeneral support for donor relations$5,000
Enfield Food Shelf IncEnfield, CTGeneral support for donor relations$1,500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$286,50022
2024$207,50016
2023$182,50013

Sources

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