Marlene A Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marlene A Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Lindstrom, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$553,174
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,500 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,500 | 9 | $524,562 |
| 2024 | $38,500 | 11 | $553,174 |
How to apply
Marlene A 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.
What Marlene A Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Comm College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| St Cloud Tech & Community College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Bluegrass Community & Tech College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lake Superior College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Midwest Tech Institute | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Century College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Greenville Technical College | Scholarship | $500 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henrycarroll | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Mark Davidson
- Tricia Ann Wilmot
- Rebecca Ann Erickson
- Jennifer Laduke
Questions people ask
Does Marlene A Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marlene A Smith Foundation give?
$38,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Marlene A Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Mark Davidson (Past President), Tricia Ann Wilmot (President), Rebecca Ann Erickson (Treasurer) and Jennifer Laduke (Secretary).
What does Marlene A Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.