Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $428,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $135,000. 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$428,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $389,500 the year before.
11% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $379,700 | 8 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $389,500 | 12 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $428,000 | 9 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Hal and John Smith Family 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 Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3 | $266,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 4 | $57,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta | General support | $135,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | General support | $126,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Christ Church Portola Valley | General support | $30,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Project | General support | $9,000 |
| Episcopal Impact Fund | General support | $9,000 |
| Espicopal Community Services | General support | $9,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John E Smith II
- Claiborne S Jones
- Claiborne B Smith
- Hayden S Temin
Questions people ask
Does Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$428,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John E Smith II (Chair), Claiborne S Jones (Vice Chair), Claiborne B Smith (Secretary) and Hayden S Temin (Treasurer).
What does Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.