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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $143.2K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN, AND TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FOR THOSE HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.
Total Funding Given
$143.3K
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
S
Scott Smith
Board Member
H
Heidi Smith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION give?
GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Tennessee, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $143 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, and ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION?
GARRETT B SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.