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The John and Gwen Smart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily in California, New York, and Illinois, having awarded a total of $3.4 million to 24 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits 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
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$5M
31%
USHER III INITIATIVE INC
$1.6M
10%
CALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST
$771K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$112.5K
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION give?
JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, USHER III INITIATIVE INC, and CALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION?
JOHN AND GWEN SMART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.