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The William S. Smith Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Oklahoma and Colorado. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE COLORADO COLLEGE
$10M
31%
HUMBLE SONS BIKE COMPANY
$6M
19%
TULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT INC
$3.4M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma and Colorado. 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 WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COLORADO COLLEGE, HUMBLE SONS BIKE COMPANY, and TULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE WILLIAM S SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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