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Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 237709897  ·  Private foundation

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation has awarded $3.6M across 142 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached Statement. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$630K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.4M
Total assets
142
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation funds

Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, older adults, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement
SEE ATTACHED
Philadelphia, PA$630K2020
Bergen Community
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Paramus, NJ$70K2022
Choices Women's Clinic Inc
TELEHEALTH IMPLEMENTATION
Orlando, FL$50K2022
Washington Advent Christian
NEW GIRLS DORM AND A NEW
Hallowell, ME$50K2024
Friends of Onancock School
CONSTRUCTION OF PERFORMANCE
Onancock, VA$50K2024
Melfa Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
PURCHASE NEW & UPDATED FIRE
Melfa, VA$50K2024
Boy Scouts of America
HENSON SCOUT RESERVATION
Dover, DE$50K2024
Choices Women's Clinic Inc
TO RENOVATE 3RD CLINIC IN
Orlando, FL$50K2023
Friends of Onancock School
CONSTRUCTION OF PERFORMANCE
Onancock, VA$50K2023
Del-mar-va Council Boy Scouts of
PURCHASE OF A 2500 SERIES
Dover, DE$50K2023
Tasley Volunteer Fire Company
TO OUTFIT ENGINE 86 FOR
Tasley, VA$49K2023
Lead
GROWTH OF L.E.A.D. IN PA &
Allentown, NJ$45K2022
Tasley Volunteer Fire Company
TO FUND UNEXPECTED AND
Tasley, VA$42K2022
St Francis Food Pantries and Shelters
STOCK THE SHELVES PROGRAM
New York, NY$40K2022
Eastern Shore Coalition Against
RENOVATION OF FUTURE
Onancock, VA$40K2022

Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$630K
2022$987K
2023$972K
2024$982K

How to apply for funding from Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation

Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation

Does Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation fund?
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, Bergen Community, Choices Women's Clinic Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation give in grants?
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation reported $630K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 142 grants.
Where is Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation located?
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237709897.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.