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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Mark C. Smith Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, providing funding through an invitation-only process. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $57.3K across five grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUDSON-ALPHA INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
Huntsville, AL
$240K
35%
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
$100K
14%
AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Auburn, AL
$50K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. 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 MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARK C SMITH FAMILY 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 MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $57 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include HUDSON-ALPHA INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY, Vanderbilt University, and AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MARK C SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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