Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$45.0 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $725,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $725,000 | 2 | $43.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 6 | $45.0 million |
How to apply
Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation 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 Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $2.1 million |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Professor Barbara Barnard Smith Endowed Chair in Ethnomusicology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Department of Music | $2.1 million |
| East-West Center Foundation | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Brattleboro Music Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| River Gallery School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Cassidy
- Gregory H Smith
- Jeffrey P Smith
- Barbara Stupay
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marilyn Cassidy (Dir), Gregory H Smith (Dir, Treas, Pres), Jeffrey P Smith (Dir, Sec) and Barbara Stupay (Dir).
What does Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.