THE SMITH FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$4.5M
484 grants · $497K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $8K–$10K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 91/112 multi-year
repeat
$12.3M
Assets · 2021
112
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHARLES P BARBER
Phone
6109703080
Deadlines
BEFORE AUGUST 31ST OF EACH YEAR
How to Apply
REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORMAT AND SHOULD INCLUDE PROOF OF 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT ARE LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA AND ITS SURROUNDING FOUR COUNTIES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $490K | $9.3M | $469K | 66 |
| 2017 | $555K | $10.4M | $644K | 64 |
| 2018 | $586K | $9.3M | $977K | 66 |
| 2019 | N/A | $10.7M | $486K | N/A |
| 2020 | $504K | $11.3M | $535K | 57 |
| 2021 | $598K | $12.3M | $819K | 57 |
| 2022 | $572K | $10.5M | $397K | 57 |
| 2023 | $566K | $11.8M | $444K | 61 |
| 2024 | $600K | $12.6M | $1.2M | 56 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 484 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$10K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$22K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| LEE E DANEY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $700 |
| KENNETH L BRIER | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| KENNETH M DETREUX | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| ROBERT B MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| PAUL F PUGH | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| CHARLIE SHIELDS | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| JACK T TOMARCHIO | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| CHARLES P BARBER | PRESIDENT | $700 |
| MARK T LEDGER | VICE PRESIDENT TO MAY 2024 | $700 |
| BRUCE M BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | $700 |
| WILLIAM W HEILIG | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (484 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETHESDA PROJECT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $22,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| MUSICOPIA INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CHESTER | 2021 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | EXTON, PA | $15,200 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| CARE CENTER FOUNDATION | WEST CHESTER, PA | $15,200 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| ACHIEVEABILITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,100 | COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM | 2021 |
| BETHESDA PROJECT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,100 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| THE CITY SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,100 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| CITYTEAM CHESTER | CHESTER, PA | $15,100 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FUTURES | COATESVILLE, PA | $15,000 | PASSPORT TO COLLEGE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| CARE CENTER FOUNDATION | WEST CHESTER, PA | $14,900 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| FRIENDS HOME IN KENNETT SQUARE | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | $14,500 | CARPET REPLACEMENT | 2022 |
| DREXEL UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $14,000 | SUPPORT CADET SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM | 2020 |
| TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION | DOYLESTOWN, PA | $13,555 | AID FOR JAMES HUGGINS & CARLOS CHAVIERRA | 2017 |
| FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE | VALLEY FORGE, PA | $13,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| CITYTEAM CHESTER | CHESTER, PA | $13,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| GOOD WORKS INC | COATESVILLE, PA | $13,000 | REPAIR SUBSTANDARD HOUSING | 2024 |
| THE ARC OF CHESTER COUNTY | WEST CHESTER, PA | $13,000 | ADVOCACY PROGRAM | 2024 |
| TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION | DOYLESTOWN, PA | $13,000 | SUPPORT VETERAN SERVICES PROGRAM | 2021 |
| CARE CENTER FOUNDATION | WEST CHESTER, PA | $13,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $13,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| THE CAMPHILL SCHOOL | GLENMOORE, PA | $13,000 | SUPPORT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS | 2021 |
| NET TREATMENT SERVICES | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $13,000 | EMERGENCY FAMILY FUND | 2024 |
| WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $13,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FUTURES | COATESVILLE, PA | $13,000 | PASSPORT TO COLLEGE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $13,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |