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The Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based funding model that operates by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $302,000 across 22 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAMP BEECHPOINT INC
$478K
21%

SALVATION ARMY
$98K
4%

LIFE OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES INC
$86K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, North Carolina, 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 BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $302 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CAMP BEECHPOINT INC, SALVATION ARMY, and LIFE OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BILL & LOIS SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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