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Charles C Smith Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 742379713

Charles C Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,048 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $12,048 and the largest $12,048. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $11,203 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,8491$264,352
2024$11,2031$270,899
2025$12,0481$302,034

How to apply

Charles C 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Charles C Smith Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$12,048

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Tampa, FL
General$12,048

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles C Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Charles C Smith Foundation give?

$12,048 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $12,048.

Who runs Charles C Smith Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Charles C Smith Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.

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