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Mark E Smith Foundation

Preselected recipients only Incline Village, Nevada · EIN 263443305

Mark E Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Incline Village, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,560 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,780 and the largest $14,660. 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 $14,555 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,7754$327,963
2024$14,5551$306,120
2025$15,5602$286,022

How to apply

Mark E 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 Mark E Smith Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.

StateGrantsAmount
Nevada2$15,560

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Nevada Wildlife Foundation
Incline Village, NV
Provide for operating expenses of a charity$14,660
PBS Reno
Reno, NV
Annual donation$900

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mark E Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Mark E Smith Foundation give?

$15,560 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,780.

Who runs Mark E Smith Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Mark Smith (President).

What does Mark E Smith Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.

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