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The FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively through invitation. With a total of $198.7K awarded to 11 grantees in 2025, the foundation 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
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
Charlotte, NC
$407.9K
17%
ST THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH
FT WAYNE, IN
$407.9K
17%
CORAL RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
$373.8K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION give?
FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida. 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 FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,019. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $199 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION, ST THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, and CORAL RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION?
FRANK J SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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