George D Smith Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
George D Smith Fund Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$98.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 13 | $85.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 11 | $91.4 million |
| 2025 | $4.3 million | 13 | $98.2 million |
How to apply
George D Smith Fund 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 George D Smith Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $950,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $450,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $325,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Organization's charitable purposes | $700,000 |
| Stanford University | Organization's charitable purposes | $600,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Organization's charitable purposes | $550,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Organization's charitable purposes | $450,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Organization's charitable purposes | $450,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Organization's charitable purposes | $400,000 |
| Propublica | Organization's charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| GBH Educational Foundation | Organization's charitable purposes | $275,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Organization's charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| American Public Media | Organization's charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| National Public Radio Foundation | Organization's charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Carter Center | Organization's charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Organization's charitable purposes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin A Smith-Donald
- George D Smith III
- Andrew J Smith
- Geoffrey B Smith
- Sarah A Smith
- Camilla M Smith
Questions people ask
Does George D Smith Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George D Smith Fund Inc give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs George D Smith Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin A Smith-Donald (President), George D Smith III (Vice President), Andrew J Smith (Vice President) and Geoffrey B Smith (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does George D Smith Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.