The Smart Family Fund
Lisle, Illinois · EIN 812297831 · Private foundation
The Smart Family Fund is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.3M in annual giving against $18.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 139 grants for The Smart Family Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Smart Family Fund funds
The Smart Family Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recidiviz Inc RECIDIVIZ FUNDING REQUEST 2023 | Oakland, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Recidiviz Inc RECIDIVIZ FUNDING REQUEST 2024 | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2024 |
| Votingworks ACCELERATE PATH TO NEW STANDARD | San Francisco, CA | $235K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Smart Family Fund
The Smart Family Fund'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 The Smart Family Fund
- Does The Smart Family Fund accept grant applications?
- The Smart Family Fund'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 The Smart Family Fund fund?
- The Smart Family Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Recidiviz Inc, Votingworks. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Smart Family Fund give in grants?
- The Smart Family Fund reported $1.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 139 grants.
- Where is The Smart Family Fund located?
- The Smart Family Fund is based in Lisle, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 812297831.
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