Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in East Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $286,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$286,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $182,500 | 13 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $207,500 | 16 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $286,500 | 22 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $191,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity of Greater Hartford | General support for donor relations | $40,000 |
| Bancroft Neurohealth | General support for donor relations | $30,000 |
| Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc | General support for donor relations | $30,000 |
| Macc Charities | General support for donor relations | $30,000 |
| Math - Medical Aid to Haiti Inc | General support for donor relations | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support for donor relations | $25,000 |
| Fellowship Place Inc | General support for donor relations | $10,000 |
| Gaylord Hospital Inc | General support for donor relations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support for donor relations | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General support for donor relations | $10,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General support for donor relations | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc | General support for donor relations | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Hospice Inc | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Didelco Guide Dog Foundation | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Project Sweet Peas Foundation | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Ray of Light Farm Inc | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Wickham Park | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| St Bernard Catolic School | General support for donor relations | $5,000 |
| Enfield Food Shelf Inc | General support for donor relations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Smith
- Kiersten Smith
- Edward Cullen
Questions people ask
Does Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$286,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Smith (Chairman, Director), Kiersten Smith (Secretary, Director) and Edward Cullen (Treasurer, Director).
What does Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.