The Leon Polk Smith Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 45-4110224 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$240K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$13.1M
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.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Studio & Curatorial Program | Brooklyn, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $41,998 |
| Camargo Foundation | St Paul, MN | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Independent Curators International | New York, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $27,500 |
| Arttable | New York, NY | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Land with No Name Sanctuary | Tucson, AZ | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Archives Of American Art | New York, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| AAMC Foundation | New York, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $15,325 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation (OSU) | Stillwater, OK | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $12,000 |
| River Valley Arts Collective | Katonah, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Franklin Furnace | Long Island City, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild | Woodstock, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| IAIA Mueseum of Contemporary Native Arts | Stanta Fe, NM | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Swiss Institute (Canny) | New YorK, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Atelier 17 Project | New York, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | New York, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,823 | 15 |
| 2024 | $201,948 | 12 |
| 2023 | $219,100 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601839349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4110224
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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