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Harold B Smith Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 832726056  ·  Private foundation

Harold B Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $7.0M in giving and $66.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4 individual grants from this funder — $2.7M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for libraries & literacy. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$7.0M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$66.8M
Assets (FY2025)
4
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What Harold B Smith Foundation funds

Harold B Smith Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Newberry Library
PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Chicago, IL$1.1M2020
Newberry Library
PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Chicago, IL$616K2020
Newberry Library
PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Chicago, IL$507K2023

How to apply for funding from Harold B Smith Foundation

Harold B Smith Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Harold B Smith Foundation

Does Harold B Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Harold B Smith Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Harold B Smith Foundation fund?
Harold B Smith Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Example recipients include Newberry Library. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Harold B Smith Foundation give in grants?
Harold B Smith Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $7.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 4 grants.
Where is Harold B Smith Foundation located?
Harold B Smith Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 832726056.
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About this profile. This page is built from Harold B Smith Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Harold B Smith Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.