THE HORACE SMITH FUND
https://WWW.HORACESMITHFUND.ORG
$7.6M
Total Assets (2025)
$301K
Total Giving (2025)
4
Grants on File (2024–2025)
$150K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE HORACE SMITH FUND
Phone
4137394222
Deadlines
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS IS MARCH 15TH.
How to Apply
THERE ARE THREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE HORACE SMITH FUND. DETAILED INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.HORACESMITHFUND.ORG. STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR THE WALTER S BARR SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO WILL BE ENTERING COLLEGE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND TO COLLEGE STUDENTS CONTINUING THEIR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. COLLEGE GRADUATES CONTINIUNG THEIR EDUCATION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL MAY APPLY FOR THE WALTER S BARR FELLOWSHIP. SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR THE WILLIAM R. ROONEY AWARD AVAILABLE TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO WILL BE ENTERING COLLEGE FOR THE FIRST TIME. EACH APPLICATION MAY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT THE FUND'S WEBSITE OR MAILED IN WRITING. EACH APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE REFERENCES FROM UNRELATED INDIVIDUALS, A FINANCIAL PROFILE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS NOTED ON THE WEBSITE.
Restrictions
BARR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS LIVING IN HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS SEEKING A COLLEGE EDUCATION. APPLICANTS MUST BE GRADUATES OF HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS SECONDARY SCHOOLS. FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF HAMPDEN COUNTY OR QUALIFIED FORMER RESIDENTS. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE FUND TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY AID WHERE OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ARE NOT ADEQUATE TO CARRY OUT THE PLANNED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303K | $7.8M | $391K | 2 |
| 2025 | $301K | $7.6M | $631K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $62K
Median: $151K
Avg: $151K
Max: $240K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOSEPHINE SARNELLI | CLERK/ EXEC | $38K |
| KATHLEEN BOURQUE | TRUSTEE | — |
| WAYNE L WEBSTER | PRESIDENT | — |
| ANTHONY GIACOMONI | TREASURER | — |
| JAMES W BRODERICK JR | ASSISTANT TR | — |
| TERESA REGINA | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (4 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS | WESTFIELD, MA | $240,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS | WESTFIELD, MA | $238,482 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 |
| FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS | WESTFIELD, MA | $63,048 | FELLOWSHIPS | 2024 |
| FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS | WESTFIELD, MA | $62,092 | FELLOWSHIPS | 2025 |