THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
45-4110224
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE LEON POLK SMITH FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $239.8K across 11 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Visual arts
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LOWER EAST SIDE PRINTSHOP INC
New York, NY
$110K
11%
THE CAMARGO FOUNDATION
St. Paul, MN
$110K
11%
ARTTABLE INC
New York, NY
$73K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 17 grantees
- 8 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC give?
THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Minnesota, and New Mexico. 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 THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC 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 THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $202 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LOWER EAST SIDE PRINTSHOP INC, THE CAMARGO FOUNDATION, and ARTTABLE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC?
THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.