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The JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing on relationship-based engagement through invitation-only grants. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $212.5K across 28 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
$104K
5%

HEART OF ALABAMA FOOD BANK INC
$81.5K
4%

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ALABAMA INC
$68.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Colorado, and California. 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 JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAY L 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 JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $239 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC, HEART OF ALABAMA FOOD BANK INC, and RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ALABAMA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
JAY L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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