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The Thomas W. Smith Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $9.2 million to 188 grantees, with significant funding directed toward organizations in New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH INC
$5.8M
7%

Institute for Humane Studies
$2.6M
3%
American Transparency
$2.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC?
No. THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC give?
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Virginia, and District Of Columbia. 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 THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $9.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH INC, Institute for Humane Studies, and American Transparency. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC?
THOMAS W SMITH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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