Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $736,065 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$736,065
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $661,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $0 | 0 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $661,000 | 27 | $18.7 million |
| 2025 | $736,065 | 32 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Jack P and Anne R 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 Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 29 | $616,065 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington College | scholarship fund | $120,000 |
| James Madison University Foundation Inc | music students for 2025-2026 scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | St. Francis de Sales Catholic school scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Salisbury Christian School Inc | for repairs and renovations to the performing arts space at SCS | $62,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Inc | for a full time position within the organization | $50,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | for flooring repairs and renovation at the St. Francis de Sales catholic school | $50,000 |
| Salisbury Lions Club Charities | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | for a new curriculum called Into Science for all grade levels at the school | $19,065 |
| Chesapeake Housing Mission | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christian Shelter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Players of Salisbury Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eleven 21 Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fruitland Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fruitland Falcons Football Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Horizons Delmarva Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation | for arts programs in Wicomico County, Maryland schools | $10,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Main Street Gym Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salisbury Childrens Choir Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salisbury Urban Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council | for projects that support youth activities at SWAC | $10,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | Joseph House fund | $10,000 |
| Symphony 21 | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Child & Family Foundation Inc | Crossroads Early Intervention & Training for mental health testing and evaluation for high risk children fund | $10,000 |
| The Child & Family Foundation Inc | One Year To Empowerment program | $10,000 |
| Village of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| James G Busick Tennis Foundation Inc | for junior tennis clinics and junior tennis lessons at the Glasgow tennis center | $5,000 |
| Magi-Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Diocese of Easton P E Church | to support an arts camp at St. Philip's episcopal church, Quantico, Maryland in early July | $1,000 |
| Pittsville Elementary & Middle | To purchase food for the school's food pantry for benefit of students in need | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward M Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation give?
$736,065 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward M Thomas (Pres, Sec, Treas, Dir).
What does Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.