THE SMART FAMILY FUND
THE SMART FAMILY FUND
THE SMART FAMILY FUND
AI Summary
The Smart Family Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $1.5 million across 63 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HORIZONS NATIONAL STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INC
Westport, CT
$925K
9%
VotingWorks
San Francisco, CA
$835K
8%
RECIDIVIZ INC
Provo, UT
$550K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SMART FAMILY FUND?
No. THE SMART FAMILY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SMART FAMILY FUND give?
THE SMART FAMILY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Connecticut. 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 SMART FAMILY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SMART FAMILY FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SMART FAMILY FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE SMART FAMILY FUND awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SMART FAMILY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE SMART FAMILY FUND awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include HORIZONS NATIONAL STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INC, VotingWorks, and RECIDIVIZ INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SMART FAMILY FUND?
THE SMART FAMILY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.