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The Arthur K. Smith Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and grants by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $217K across 42 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$105K
5%
ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$77.1K
4%
LOUISVILLE STORY PROGRAM
Louisville, KY
$64.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, California, and Illinois. 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 ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $217 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE INC, ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE INC, and LOUISVILLE STORY PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
ARTHUR K SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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