Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $865,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$865,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $0 | 0 | $10.0 million |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 1 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 6 | $13.5 million |
| 2025 | $865,000 | 8 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Dale and Deborah 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 Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $755,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois College | Faculty collaboration endowed fund | $500,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation | To further program services | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further program services | $40,000 |
| Artreach St Croix | To further program services | $30,000 |
| Central Il Foodbank | To further program services | $30,000 |
| Classical Theatre of Harlem | To further program services | $30,000 |
| Siu Foundation | Smith alzheimer's research center | $25,000 |
| Bennington College | To further program services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Klang Smith
- Chandler Klang Smith
- Tyler Schwieterman
Questions people ask
Does Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation give?
$865,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Klang Smith (Trustee), Chandler Klang Smith (Trustee) and Tyler Schwieterman (Trustee).
What does Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.