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Harold B Smith Foundation

Harold B Smith Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-2726056
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Harold B Smith Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-2726056
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Harold B Smith Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding in Illinois, having disbursed $1M in grants to just two grantees in 2023. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1M

2023
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$514.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.7M
S
Stephanie Smith Choo
Board Member
C
Cynthia Smith Douglass
Board Member
E
Emily Smith Reedy
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Harold B Smith Foundation?
No. Harold B Smith Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Harold B Smith Foundation give?
Harold B Smith Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in 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 Harold B Smith Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Harold B Smith Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $515 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Harold B Smith Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Harold B Smith Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Harold B Smith Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Harold B Smith Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY and Rush University Medical Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Harold B Smith Foundation?
Harold B Smith Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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