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Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 432066152

Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $432,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $54,000 and the largest $54,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$360,0008$7.9 million
2024$360,0008$9.4 million
2025$432,0008$9.7 million

How to apply

Reynolds R and Pamela M 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts7$378,000
Illinois1$54,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston, MA
Gift to general operating$54,000
The Boston Foundation
Boston, MA
Permanent fund for boston$54,000
United South End Settlements
Boston, MA
Promote community$54,000
New England Village Inc
Pembroke, MA
Assistance of adults with$54,000
The Trustees of Reservations
Boston, MA
Fund fruitlands museum$54,000
The Trustees of Reservations
Boston, MA
Saving of critical$54,000
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
Fund critical research for$54,000
Elder Hostel Annual Fund Elder Hostel Inc
Boston, MA
Road scholar fund$54,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation give?

$432,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $54,000.

Who runs Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Adrienne G Silbermann (Trustee) and Thomas H Belknap (Trustee).

What does Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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