The Smith Foundation
Historical FunderWrightsville, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2633100 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARY E MANN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1065 WHEATLAND AVE, LANCASTER PA 17603 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS OWN FORMS ACCEPTED |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGS SERVING WRIGHTSVILLE COLUMBIA AREA |
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
6% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Fire Dept | Lancaster, PA | General purpose fund | $6,000 |
| Lancaster County Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Susq National Heritage | Wrightsville, PA | Soiree sponsor | $5,000 |
| Masonic Lodge-Riverside 503 | Wrightsville, PA | July 4th event | $4,000 |
| Historic Wrightsville | Wrightsville, PA | General purpose fund | $3,718 |
| Rotary Club Wrightsville Chapter | York, PA | General purpose fund | $2,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | General purpose fund | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | York, PA | General purpose fund | $2,000 |
| United Way | Lancaster, PA | General purpose fund | $2,000 |
| Rivertownes Pa USA | Columbia, PA | Riverfest sponsor | $1,500 |
| Fulton Theater | Lancaster, PA | General purpose fund | $1,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Wrightsville, PA | General purpose fund | $1,500 |
| Lancaster Symphony | Lancaster, PA | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
| Community Fund-Wrightsville Borough | Lancaster, PA | Wrightsville easter egg hunt | $750 |
| Union Invalid Corp-Vets Reserve Cor | Lancaster, PA | General purpose fund | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,218 | 15 |
| 2023 | $43,900 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349100677
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2633100
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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