Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $450,499 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,499 and the largest $150,000. 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$450,499
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$6,499
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $443,000 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $320,000 | 7 | $7.8 million |
| 2023 | $443,000 | 11 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $450,499 | 17 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Johanna Howard and Hope Smith 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 Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky. It also paid $6,499 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | $180,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $103,000 |
| New York | 9 | $96,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Fdn | Donor advised fund charitable grants | $150,000 |
| Darbster Rescue | General operations | $100,000 |
| Suffield Academy | General operations | $60,000 |
| Louisville Ballet | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Society of MSK | General operations | $25,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Labs | General operations | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General operations | $20,000 |
| Next for Autism | General operations | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Sports | General operations | $6,499 |
| American Friends of Beit Ruth | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cbiz Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Concussion Care Int Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for AIDS Research | General operations | $5,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General operations | $3,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hope Geier Smith
- Johanna Geier Howard
- Briell Smith
Questions people ask
Does Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc give?
$450,499 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,499.
Who runs Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Hope Geier Smith (President), Johanna Geier Howard (Secretary) and Briell Smith (Vice President).
What does Johanna Howard and Hope Smith Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.