The Smith Foundation
Downingtown, Pennsylvania · EIN 236238148 · Private foundation
Based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, The Smith Foundation has awarded $3.9M across 424 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Bethesda Project. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Smith Foundation funds
The Smith Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, disability services, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include disabled, families, older adults, veterans, women girls, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Project OPERATING EXPENSES | Philadelphia, PA | $22K | 2024 |
| Care Center Foundation OPERATING EXPENSES | West Chester, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Friends Home in Kennett Square CARPET REPLACEMENT | Kennett Square, PA | $14K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Smith Foundation
From The Smith Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Smith Foundation
- Does The Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Smith Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Smith Foundation fund?
- The Smith Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Bethesda Project, Care Center Foundation, Friends Home in Kennett Square. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Smith Foundation give in grants?
- The Smith Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $666K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 424 grants.
- Where is The Smith Foundation located?
- The Smith Foundation is based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 236238148.
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