AI Summary
The L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $373.9K across 20 grantees.
Mission Statement
PROVIDE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR CULTURAL, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MESSIAH UNIVERSITY
Mechanicsburg, PA
$1.2M
41%
THE SALVATION ARMY
WEST NYACK, NY
$904.7K
32%
LYCOMING COLLEGE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
$176K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$6.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC?
No. L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC give?
L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, 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 L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $374 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MESSIAH UNIVERSITY, THE SALVATION ARMY, and LYCOMING COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC?
L B SMITH ESTATE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.