Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 129 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $157,000. 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 grants129
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$157,000
- Assets$60.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $2.5 million | 134 | $56.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 129 | $60.0 million |
How to apply
Theda and Tamblin Clark 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 Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 86 | $1.6 million |
| Washington | 15 | $111,906 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $92,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $89,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $57,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mozayik | General & Unrestricted | $157,000 |
| Friends of the Elisha D Smith Public Library Inc | Capital Campaign | $150,000 |
| Thedacare Family of Foundations Inc | "It's Our Time Now" Campaign | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley Inc | Capital Campaign for Neenah B&GC | $80,000 |
| Sccomadc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| First Aid Arts | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County Inc | Creating Community & Safety at BGC Goshen | $50,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians Company | EE Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Sci & PH | Youth Education and Public Health Outreach in Cameroon | $50,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Incorporated | Out of School Time Learning program | $50,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dane County Inc | VID/TOPS (Advancement Via Individual Determination/Teens of Promise) Academic Success Program | $40,000 |
| Cots Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Peruvian Hearts | The Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith International Scholars Program within Peruvian Hearts | $39,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Neenah NICU fund | $37,500 |
| Valor Classical Christian Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $36,500 |
| Winnebago Area Literacy Council | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Pillars Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Community Clothes Closet Inc | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund Inc | WI Adoption Assistance - Permanent Families for Children in Vulnerable Circumstances | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh Inc | 2024-25 Habitat Home Builds | $25,000 |
| Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Inc | General Support/Underserved Population Programming | $25,000 |
| Leaven Inc | Basic Needs Emergency Financial Assistance Program | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Food Program Inc | Backpack Food Assistance Program | $25,000 |
| Sun Valley Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Oshkosh Boys and Girls Club | Mentoring Programs | $25,000 |
| Life Elemental Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| 1000 Generations Inc | Safe Families for Children - Northeast Wisconsin | $20,000 |
| Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Neighborhood Revitalization and Home Preservation | $20,000 |
| Headsup Fox Cities Corp | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hope Clinic and Care Center Inc | Healing For Children and Their Families | $20,000 |
| Paine Art Center & Gardens Inc | Preservation Fund Development Plan | $20,000 |
| Riverview Gardens Inc | funds for ServiceWorks Job Training and Placement Program, Economic and Workforce Advancement program | $20,000 |
| The Tandana Foundation Inc | Women's Literacy, Leadership, and Enterprise in Bandiagara District, Mali | $20,000 |
| Tri-County Community Dental Clinic Inc | Robert Glass Focus on the Children | $20,000 |
| Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin Independent Christian Schools Inc | Assisted Learning Department | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Radford
- Carlton Smith
- Oliver Pierce Smith
- Kristina M Vaccaro
- Marc B Vaccaro
Questions people ask
Does Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 129 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David W Radford (Dir, Sec), Carlton Smith (Dir, Pres), Oliver Pierce Smith (Dir, Treas) and Kristina M Vaccaro (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.