Smilow Foundation
Accepts applications
Smilow Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.4 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $122,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $122,000 | 17 | $175 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Meghan Vercillo 200 Bellevue Parkway Suite 250, Willimington, DE 19809 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 793-3290 |
| What to submit | Application form |
| Restrictions | To be within the guidelines of mission statement |
What Smilow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Connecticut | 9 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cobbs Creek Restoration & Community | Program support | $3.0 million |
| Yale University | Program support | $2.0 million |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | Program support | $2.0 million |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse | Program support | $76,800 |
| Weta | Program support | $60,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Program support | $35,000 |
| Frederick Gunn School | Program support | $20,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Program support | $12,500 |
| Brown University | Program support | $10,000 |
| The East Lake Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Earthplace | Program support | $7,500 |
| Temple Israel | Program support | $7,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | Program support | $5,000 |
| Homes With Hope | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Program support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Westport Library Assoc | Program support | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- William Smilow
- Mr Richard J Smilow
- Stephen Farley
- John P Shoemaker
- Mark Lazarus
Questions people ask
Does Smilow Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Smilow Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Smilow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Smilow (Trustee), Mr Richard J Smilow (Director), Stephen Farley (Director) and John P Shoemaker (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Smilow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.