Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sanford, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 | $131,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 1 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 7 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 7 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Wharton-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 Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | Charitable Donation | $1.5 million |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable Donation | $1.0 million |
| UNF Foundation | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Atlantic Center for the Arts | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homless | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Minneola Horizon Academy | Charitable Donation | $3,950 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Smith
- Ron Davoli
- Stephanie Pompeo
Questions people ask
Does Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Smith (President), Ron Davoli (Secretary) and Stephanie Pompeo (Treasurer).
What does Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.