The Grant and Jacqui Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Milford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1454098 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$234K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
68% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | General | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Catapult Opera Inc | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| General Board of Global Ministries of UMC | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Ballroom Basix USA Inc | New York, NY | General | $8,500 |
| Sherman Chamber Ensemble | Sherman, CT | General | $7,500 |
| Theatre Works New Milford | New Milford, CT | General | $7,500 |
| Washington Friends of Music | Washington, CT | General | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Rvna Health | New Milford, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Hartford, CT | General | $5,000 |
| St Francis Breadline | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallington, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $236,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1454098
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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