Smith Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $306,770 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$306,770
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $332,500 | 18 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $306,770 | 25 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Smith Charitable 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 Smith Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $281,770 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rock River Valley | General | $50,000 |
| Rockford Park District Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Whitefish Lake Conservation Organization | General | $25,000 |
| Greenwood Cemetery | General | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford | General | $15,000 |
| Ski Broncs | General | $15,000 |
| YWCA Northwestern Illinois | General | $15,000 |
| Severson Dells Education Foundation | General | $14,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum | General | $12,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | General | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Rock River Valley | General | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Blus Society | General | $10,000 |
| Northern Public Radio | General | $10,000 |
| Rockford Public Library | General | $10,000 |
| Rockford Dance Company | Generalk | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $8,000 |
| Rosecrance | General | $6,650 |
| Hometown Holiday | General | $6,000 |
| Stepping Stones of Rockford | General | $6,000 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | General | $5,000 |
| Pec Playhouse Theatre | General | $5,000 |
| Family Peace Center | General | $5,000 |
| The Arc | General | $5,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Illinois | General | $5,000 |
| The Music Academy | General | $4,120 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Vincent
- S Kinnie Smith
- Scott C Sullivan
- Tyler B Smith
Questions people ask
Does Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith Charitable Foundation give?
$306,770 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Smith Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana Vincent (Trustee), S Kinnie Smith (Trustee), Scott C Sullivan (Trustee) and Tyler B Smith (Trustee).
What does Smith Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and arts and culture.