Smith Foundation

EIN 23-6238148 Β· PA

Typical grant ~$12K Funds in PA, MA, VA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Smith Foundation based in PA paid 60 grants totaling $666K to 60 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $15K, with a median of $12K. Its largest recipients included BETHESDA PROJECT, ESPERANZA IMMIGRATION, and GOOD WORKS INC. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,128,546
Giving (latest yr)
$666,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
60
Median grant
$12K
Recipients
60
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bethesda Project$15,000
  • Esperanza Immigration$15,000
  • Good Works Inc$15,000
  • Senior Community Services$15,000
  • The City School$15,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$644,000 Β· 58 grants
  • Massachusetts$12,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Virginia$10,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (60)

Good Works Inc
Coatesville, PA
Repair Substandard Housing
$15,000
Esperanza Immigration
Philadelphia, PA
Naturalization Program Legal Services
$15,000
Bethesda Project
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable Operations Support
$15,000
The City School
Philadelphia, PA
Support Scholarship Program
$15,000
Senior Community Services
Folsom, PA
Cognitive Stimulation Kit Program
$15,000
New Horizons Senior Center
Narberth, PA
Charitable Operations Support
$14,500
Veterans Multi-service Center
Philadelphia, PA
Essentials for Veterans IN the Four County Area
$14,000
Cityteam Chester
Chester, PA
Charitable Operations Support
$14,000
Orion Communities of Phoenixville
Phoenixville, PA
Community Emergency Fund
$14,000
Mighty Writers
Philadelphia, PA
Literacy & Food Program for the Kennett Square Area
$13,000
Chester County Futures
Coatesville, PA
Passport to College Program
$13,000
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable Operations Support
$13,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Smith Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Smith Foundation reported 60 itemized grants totaling $666K. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $15K (median $12K).

Recent recipients include BETHESDA PROJECT, ESPERANZA IMMIGRATION, GOOD WORKS INC, among 60 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Start with Smith Foundation's giving history and focus area to gauge fit. Officer and contact details are filed in its IRS 990-PF; the downloadable funder dataset compiles these across every foundation.

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