Smith Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWoodbury, Minnesota · EIN 41-6021792 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Smith Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 25841, Woodbury MN 55125 |
| Phone | 6517835680 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST GUIDELINES1.Directors will request a proposal from an identified organization that meets the special interests of the Foundation in a given year.2.All requests should be submitted by April 20 for review in June. The Smith Foundation will send out letters of response by August 1. Please note these dates are guidelines only. 3.Because the Smith Foundation employs no professional staff, no follow-up letters or phone calls will acknowledge receipt of requests for funds.4.All organizations requesting funds must complete a Summary Request Form. 5.Organizations applying to the Smith Foundation for the first time, or previously funded organizations seeking funds for new projects must also submit one copy of the grant proposal. The proposal must include the following information:a.Statement of need;b.Description of the proposed project and how it meets the stated need;c.Qualifications of the responsible personnel;d.Description of the organization which will run the project;e.Description |
| Deadlines | Suggested Date: April 20th |
| Restrictions | 1.The Smith Foundation prefers to fund a limited number of projects where the Directors are personally involved.2.The Smith Foundation prefers to fund projects that support education, social concerns, health and the arts.3.The Smith Foundation has a special focus to support projects that deliver services to youth,families and people with special needs.4.The Smith Foundation prefers not to fund building projects.5.No grants are made either to individuals or to private foundations.6.The Smith Foundation reviews grants annually. The proposal deadline guideline is April 20. |
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 Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Academy of Arts | Lihue, HI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $35,500 | 7 |
| 2021 | $18,600 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6021792
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.