Smoliar Foundation

EIN 43-6732917 · MO · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in MO, KS, CA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Smoliar Foundation based in MO paid 18 grants totaling $33.3K to 18 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $7K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI, LINDA HALL LIBRARY FOUNDATION, and KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$224,132
Giving (latest yr)
$33,250
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
18
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Legal Aid of Western Missouri$7,000
  • Linda Hall Library Foundation$5,000
  • Kansas City Public Library$3,000
  • Johnson Cnty Public Library$2,000
  • Kansas City Symphony$2,000

Where grants went

  • Missouri$22,750 · 10 grants
  • Kansas$3,000 · 2 grants
  • California$2,500 · 2 grants
  • Wisconsin$2,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$1,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Kansas City, MO
To Support Fund Activities.
$7,000
Linda Hall Library Foundation
Kansas City, MO
To Support Fund Activities.
$5,000
Kansas City Public Library
Kansas City, MO
To Support Fund Activities.
$3,000
Mid-continent Public Library
Kansas City, MO
To Support Fund Activities.
$2,000
Uc Berkeley Gift Services
Berkeley, CA
To Support Fund Activities.
$2,000
Johnson Cnty Public Library
Shawnee Mission, KS
To Support Fund Activities.
$2,000
Kansas City Symphony
Kansas City, MO
To Support Fund Activities.
$2,000
Summerfest Concerts
Milwaukee, WI
To Support Fund Activities.
$2,000
Assn of Women IN Science
Washington, DC
To Support Fund Activities.
$1,000
Columbia University
New York, NY
To Support Fund Activities.
$1,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MI
To Support Fund Activities.
$1,000
Friends of the Conservatory
Kansas City, MO
To Support Fund Activities.
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Smoliar Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Smoliar Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $33.3K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $7K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI, LINDA HALL LIBRARY FOUNDATION, KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Smoliar Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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