Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockford, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$240,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$209,616
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $189,000 | 6 | $134,155 |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 7 | $182,006 |
| 2025 | $240,000 | 6 | $209,616 |
How to apply
Smickley Family Charitable 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 Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2 | $110,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dordt University | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Milwaukee Rescue Mission | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Potter's House Christian School | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Promise Community Health Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Community Christian Reformed Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie J Smickley
- Lynette R Stob
- Emily A Vandenberg
- Eric R Smickley
Questions people ask
Does Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$240,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie J Smickley (President/Treasurer/Director), Lynette R Stob (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Emily A Vandenberg (Director) and Eric R Smickley (Director).
What does Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.