The Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-6181610 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Inc | Keene, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Adirondack Medical Center Foundation | Saranac Lake, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Lake Placid, NY | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Northern Dutchess Hospital | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| A Better Chance | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Lake Placid Public Library | Lake Placid, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mercy Care for the Adirondacks Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bring Change 2 Mind | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Starr Library | Rhinebeck, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Rhinebeck Historical Society | Rhinebeck, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Historical Society of Greater Lake Placid | Lake Placid, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Foote School Association Inc | New Haven, CT | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $168,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $139,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6181610
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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