Smith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-6078557 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$307K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Rockford Park District Foundation | Rockford, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Whitefish Lake Conservation Organization | Gordon, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Greenwood Cemetery | Rockford, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Ski Broncs | Loves Park, IL | General | $15,000 |
| YWCA Northwestern Illinois | Rockford, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Severson Dells Education Foundation | Rockford, IL | General | $14,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum | Rockford, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | Rockford, IL | General | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Blus Society | Byron, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Northern Public Radio | Dekalb, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Rockford Public Library | Rockford, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Rockford Dance Company | Rockford, IL | Generalk | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Rockford, IL | General | $8,000 |
| Rosecrance | Rockford, IL | General | $6,650 |
| Hometown Holiday | Chicago, IL | General | $6,000 |
| Stepping Stones of Rockford | Rockford, IL | General | $6,000 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | Rockford, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Pec Playhouse Theatre | Pecatonica, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Family Peace Center | Rockford, IL | General | $5,000 |
| The Arc | Rockford, IL | General | $5,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Illinois | Freeport, IL | General | $5,000 |
| The Music Academy | Rockford, IL | General | $4,120 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,770 | 25 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2023 | $332,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602369349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6078557
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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