The Smith Foundation Aka the Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
Historical FunderWayne, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6238148 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$666K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $13,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KENNETH M DETREUX |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 111, WAYNE PA 19087 |
| Phone | 6109703080 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN LETTER FORMAT AND SHOULD INCLUDE PROOF OF 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. REQUESTS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO HOXIEHSMITH@GMAIL.COM AND A COPY TO YOUR DESIGNATED LIAISON BOARD MEMBER. |
| Deadlines | BEFORE AUGUST 31ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT ARE LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA AND ITS SURROUNDING FOUR COUNTIES. |
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
3% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Project | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $15,000 |
| Esperanza Immigration | Philadelphia, PA | Naturalization program legal services | $15,000 |
| Good Works Inc | Coatesville, PA | Repair substandard housing | $15,000 |
| Senior Community Services | Folsom, PA | Cognitive stimulation kit program | $15,000 |
| The City School | Philadelphia, PA | Support scholarship program | $15,000 |
| New Horizons Senior Center | Narberth, PA | Charitable operations support | $14,500 |
| Cityteam Chester | Chester, PA | Charitable operations support | $14,000 |
| Orion Communities of Phoenixville | Phoenixville, PA | Community emergency fund | $14,000 |
| Veterans Multi-Service Center | Philadelphia, PA | Essentials for veterans in the four county area | $14,000 |
| Chester County Futures | Coatesville, PA | Passport to college program | $13,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | Literacy & food program for the kennett square area | $13,000 |
| Pennsylvania School for the Deaf | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $13,000 |
| Squashsmarts Inc Co the Lenfest Center | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $13,000 |
| The Arc of Chester County | West Chester, PA | Advocacy program | $13,000 |
| Wagner Free Institute of Science | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $13,000 |
| West Chester Area Senior Center | West Chester, PA | Charitable operations support | $13,000 |
| Baker Industries | Malvern, PA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Care Center Foundation | West Chester, PA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia | Boston, MA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Entrepreneur Works | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Face to Face | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Friends Home in Kennett Square | Kennett Square, PA | Roof repair main building | $12,000 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc | Thorndale, PA | Vocational development work center program | $12,000 |
| Mercy Career & Technical High School | Philadelphia, PA | Support scholarship awards program | $12,000 |
| Musicopia Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Music education programs in chester | $12,000 |
| Net Treatment Services | Philadelphia, PA | Emergency family fund | $12,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Restoration of pal center | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army | Norristown, PA | Charitable operations support | $12,000 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | Yes program | $12,000 |
| Tech Impact | Philadelphia, PA | Support it works | $12,000 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences | Philadelphia, PA | Support women in natural sciences (wins) | $12,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Support pacts and STEM programs | $12,000 |
| Trellis for Tomorrow | Phoenixville, PA | Seed skills program | $12,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Wayne, PA | Girls lead program | $12,000 |
| Final Farewell | Jenkintown, PA | Charitable operations support | $11,000 |
| Surrey Services for Seniors | Devon, PA | Food security for seniors | $11,000 |
| The Camphill School | Glenmoore, PA | Support financial assistance to residents | $11,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Landscape horticultural construction program | $11,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Chester County Council | Exton, PA | Charitable operations support | $10,000 |
| Family Service of Chester County | West Chester, PA | Charitable operations support | $10,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | Work force development program | $10,000 |
| Integrate for Good | Norristown, PA | Charitable operations support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks County | Doylestown, PA | Charitable operations support | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania | Norristown, PA | Unified champion schools (ucs) program | $10,000 |
| The Food Trust | Philadelphia, PA | Education of youth in farm to school activities | $10,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | Veteran service programing | $10,000 |
| United Services Organizations (Uso) | Arlington, VA | Program expenses at the philadelphia airport | $10,000 |
| Darlington Arts Center | Garnet Valley, PA | Education outreach program | $9,500 |
| Washington Crossing Foundation | Bristol, PA | Support two scholarship awards | $9,500 |
| Military Order of World Wars | West Chester, PA | Support scholarship awards program | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Optometry | Elkins Park, PA | Special needs vision impairment (sparc) | $8,500 |
| Valley Forge Military Academy | Wayne, PA | Support two scholarship awards | $7,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Support two midshipmen scholarship awards | $7,000 |
| West Chester University Foundationrotc | West Chester, PA | Support two scholarship awards | $7,000 |
| Access Community Center | Chester, PA | Cots for emergency cold weather shelter | $5,000 |
| Melmark | Berwyn, PA | Charitable operations support | $5,000 |
| Phoenixville Area Senior Center | Phoenixville, PA | Charitable operations support | $5,000 |
| Play on Philly | Philadelphia, PA | Transformative music education program | $5,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic | Phoenixville, PA | Charitable operations support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $666,000 | 60 |
| 2024 | $599,500 | 56 |
| 2023 | $565,500 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621219349102022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6238148
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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