The Smiley Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySolon, Ohio · EIN 31-1543239 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$741K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$5,334
Total assets$22.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 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
27% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont High School | Cleveland Hts, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Benedictine High School Scholarship Fund | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Bishop Mcguinness High School Scholarship Fund | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Holy Name High School Scholarship Fund | Parma Hts, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Lexington Catholic High School Scholarship Fund | Lexington, KY | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Magnificat High School Scholarship Fund | Rocky River, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Padua Franciscan High School Scholarship Fund | Parma, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Inner City Education | New York, NY | General purpose charitable grant | $50,000 |
| University of Rochester (Newman Community) | Rochester, NY | General purpose charitable grant | $35,500 |
| Two Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $35,000 |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Hiram College | Hiram, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $25,000 |
| St Ignatius High School Scholarship Fund | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Ursuline College | Pepper Pike, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $25,000 |
| One World Workshop | Rocky River, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Solon Historical Society | Solon, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $17,500 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | Chardon, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Right to Life Education | Brecksville, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $7,500 |
| Regina Health Care Center | Richfield, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $7,500 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $6,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General purpose charitable grant | $5,500 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | General purpose charitable grant | $5,334 |
| Friends of the Utah Avalanche Forecast Center Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | General purpose charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Center for Arts and Technology | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | General purpose charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Resurrection Church | Solon, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $4,340 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Solon Italian Club Foundation | Solon, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School | Chicago, IL | General purpose charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Geauga County Humane Society | Russell Twp, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Indian Museum of Lake County | Mentor, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $2,500 |
| Susan G Komen | Dallas, TX | General purpose charitable grant | $2,500 |
| St Christopher Church | Rocky River, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $1,800 |
| St Rita Church | Solon, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $1,600 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $1,500 |
| Light of Hearts Villa | Bedford, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $1,500 |
| Celebrate Life Foundation Inc | Westlake, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Resurrection Church - Maryland | Ellicott City, MD | General purpose charitable grant | $800 |
| St Columbkille Church | Parma, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $800 |
| Countyline Mennonite Church | Dalton, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $750 |
| John Carroll Univesity | University Hts, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | General purpose charitable grant | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Cleveland, OH | General purpose charitable grant | $100 |
| United Services Organization | Arlington, VA | General purpose charitable grant | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $741,074 | 47 |
| 2024 | $542,142 | 43 |
| 2023 | $550,755 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630849349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1543239
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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