AP Smith Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
AP Smith Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,970 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$41,970
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$644,331
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $25,000 | 3 | $559,186 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 3 | $599,605 |
| 2025 | $41,970 | 5 | $644,331 |
How to apply
AP Smith Scholarship Fund 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 AP Smith Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4 | $31,970 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay Foundation | The 2025 award for the a.p. Smith scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Foundry Educational Foundation | Detroit windsor chapter past chair 505 fund | $10,000 |
| Roseville High School | The 2025 a.p. Smith scholarship award fund | $10,000 |
| Thrilla Gives Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Anchor Bay High School | to purchase a Sculpture for a School presenting their Scholarship Presentation (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $4,470 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Allen Smith
Questions people ask
Does AP Smith Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AP Smith Scholarship Fund give?
$41,970 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs AP Smith Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Allen Smith (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does AP Smith Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.