Dennis & Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dennis & Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$66.7 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $567,343 the year before.
85% 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 | $567,343 | 5 | $57.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 13 | $66.7 million |
How to apply
Dennis & 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 Dennis & Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $1.8 million |
| Montana | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Business technology | $500,000 |
| Gulliver Preparatory School Inc | General donation | $200,000 |
| Area Stage | General donation | $125,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | General donation | $125,000 |
| Entrelliance Foundation | For montana technology acceleration | $125,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center | General donation | $125,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | General donation | $125,000 |
| Miami Music Project Inc | General donation | $125,000 |
| Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship | General donation | $125,000 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | General donation | $125,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General donation | $125,000 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | General donation | $125,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | General donation | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Omar Dennis
- Nancy Smith
Questions people ask
Does Dennis & Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dennis & Smith Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Dennis & Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Omar Dennis (Trustee) and Nancy Smith (Trustee).
What does Dennis & Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.