Smilow Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 06-6299809 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $76,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MEGHAN VERCILLO |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 BELLEVUE PARKWAY SUITE 250, WILLIMINGTON DE 19809 |
| Phone | 3027933290 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO BE WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF MISSION STATEMENT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobbs Creek Restoration & Community | Conshohocken, PA | Program support | $3,000,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Program support | $2,020,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | Norwalk, NY | Program support | $2,000,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Program support | $100,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse | Westport, CT | Program support | $76,800 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Program support | $60,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Frederick Gunn School | Washington, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Program support | $12,500 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Program support | $10,000 |
| The East Lake Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Earthplace | Westport, CT | Program support | $7,500 |
| Temple Israel | Westport, CT | Program support | $7,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | Smithtown, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Homes With Hope | Westport, CT | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Hartford, CT | Program support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation | Jackson, WY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Westport Library Assoc | Westport, CT | Program support | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,379,600 | 18 |
| 2023 | $122,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6299809
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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