AI Summary
The Smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $332.5K across 21 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Rockford, IL
$200K
24%
UNITED WAY OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY
Rockford, IL
$150K
18%
ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY
Rockford, IL
$55K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ?
No. SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Wisconsin. 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 SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,835. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $333 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION, UNITED WAY OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY, and ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ?
SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.