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The James C & Norma I Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $3.5 million across 62 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$6.9M
40%
Hospice of the Valley
Phoenix, AZ
$775K
5%
Phoenix Houses of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
$600K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION give?
JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Arizona, and Illinois. 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 JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MAYO CLINIC, Hospice of the Valley, and Phoenix Houses of Texas Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION?
JAMES C & NORMA I SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.