AI Summary
The SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation granted a total of $518.7K to 40 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering partnerships with selected nonprofits. Organizations interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Young Men's Christian Association of Salina Kansas
Salina, KS
$1.4M
23%
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
$225K
4%
SALINA ART CENTER INC
Salina, KS
$105K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Iowa, 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 SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $519 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Young Men's Christian Association of Salina Kansas, Kansas Wesleyan University, and SALINA ART CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
SMOOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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