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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Concert Artists Guild Inc
New York, NY
$225K
36%
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION NFP
Chicago, IL
$80.9K
13%

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$49.1K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$100
Median 2nd year grant
$168
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION give?
LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Michigan. 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 LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $104 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Concert Artists Guild Inc, THIRD COAST PERCUSSION NFP, and University of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION?
LOUISE K SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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