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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The H Russell Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $950K paid across six grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$950K
2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$52.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
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Mackenzie C Teymouri
Board Member
R
Robin a Ferracone
Board Member
L
Logan S Smith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION give?
THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and North Carolina. 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 H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $950 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include BALLET THEATRE FOUNDATION INC, POMONA COLLEGE, and HENRY E HUNTINGTON LIBRARY AND ART GALLERY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION?
THE H RUSSELL SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.