RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Bay City, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2978504
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Bay City, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2978504
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Russell H & Maxine E Smith Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $119.5K across 33 grantees, with a significant focus on Michigan and Texas. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the foundation's profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$177.3K
12%

BAY CITY PLAYERS INC
$155K
10%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION
$78K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Yes. RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan and Texas. 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 RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, BAY CITY PLAYERS INC, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting RUSSELL H & MAXINE E SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s website.
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