Smith Church Fund Ta
Preselected recipients only
Smith Church Fund Ta is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $534,210 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,312 and the largest $499,016. 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$534,210
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,312
- Largest grant$499,016
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $480,633 the year before.
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $480,633 | 17 | $11.7 million |
| 2025 | $534,210 | 15 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Smith Church Fund Ta 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 Church Fund Ta funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | $527,274 |
| California | 1 | $2,312 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,312 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,312 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drew University | General | $499,016 |
| Parsippany Methodist Church | General | $4,624 |
| Kitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church | General | $2,826 |
| United Methodist Church in Madison | General | $2,312 |
| Presbyterian Church of Morristown | General | $2,312 |
| Church of St Peter the Apostle | General | $2,312 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | General | $2,312 |
| Holy Family Church - Florham Park | General | $2,312 |
| Episcopal Church of the Redeemer | General | $2,312 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | General | $2,312 |
| Presbyterian Church of Madison | General | $2,312 |
| The First Baptist Church of Morristown | General | $2,312 |
| United Methodist Church | General | $2,312 |
| Hildale Park Presbyterian Church | General | $2,312 |
| First Presbyterian Church - Whippany | General | $2,312 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Smith Church Fund Ta accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith Church Fund Ta give?
$534,210 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,312.
Who runs Smith Church Fund Ta?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Smith Church Fund Ta fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.