Lon A Smith Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lon A Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westbrook, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,530 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $450 and the largest $8,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24,530
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$450
- Largest grant$8,700
- Assets$394,148
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,555 the year before.
72% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,555 | 19 | $435,972 |
| 2024 | $24,530 | 18 | $394,148 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lowndes A Smith 62 Little Stannard Beach Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 399-4505 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Lon A Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $15,975 |
| Florida | 5 | $8,055 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Congregational Church | Gen. Operating | $8,700 |
| Hnu Methodist Church | Gen. Operating | $7,155 |
| United Way | Gen. Operating | $2,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Valley Church | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Rembrook School | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Gen. Operating | $500 |
| East Hartford Ambulance Assoc | Gen. Operating | $500 |
| St Matthews House | Gen. Operating | $400 |
| Enfield Project | Gen. Operating | $250 |
| Grace Place | Gen. Operating | $200 |
| Hepburn Culture Center | Gen. Operating | $200 |
| Ugs Christmas Fund | Gen. Operating | $150 |
| Artis-Naples | Gen. Operating | $150 |
| Flo Griswold Museum | Gen. Operating | $125 |
| Westbrook Library | Gen. Operating | $100 |
| Ivoryton Playhouse | Gen. Operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lowndes A Smith
- Laura P Domer-Shank
- Sheryl E Smith
Questions people ask
Does Lon A Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lon A Smith Family Foundation give?
$24,530 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $450.
Who runs Lon A Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lowndes A Smith (Trustee), Laura P Domer-Shank (Trustee) and Sheryl E Smith (Trustee).
What does Lon A Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.