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The Smidt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, with a total of $21.1 million in grants paid to 184 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Smidt Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
$20.1M
19%
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$12.9M
12%
LA FAMILY HOUSING CORPORATION
$5.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
145
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SMIDT FOUNDATION?
No. THE SMIDT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SMIDT FOUNDATION give?
THE SMIDT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 SMIDT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SMIDT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 SMIDT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SMIDT FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $21.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SMIDT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SMIDT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM, and LA FAMILY HOUSING CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SMIDT FOUNDATION?
THE SMIDT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.