AI Summary
The SMECO Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on making grants through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $60K distributed among 15 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SERVE AS THE CONDUIT FOR SMECO'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY APPLYING ITS INCOME FROM VARIOUS EVENTS (GOLF TOURNAMENTS, WALKATHONS, BIKE RIDES AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS) AND PRINCIPAL ASSETS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THROUGH DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS AND AWARDING GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Golf
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CORNERSTONE MONTGOMERY
ROCKVILLE, MD
$58K
13%
CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC
LA PLATA, MD
$55K
13%
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, DC
$45.6K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$18.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
No. SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC give?
SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland and District Of Columbia. 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 SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CORNERSTONE MONTGOMERY, CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC, and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
SMECO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.