Smith Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Trenton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $288,685 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$288,685
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,400 the year before.
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,267 | 13 | $8.6 million |
| 2023 | $102,400 | 32 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $288,685 | 53 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Smith Family Foundation 471 Parkway Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 888-6300 |
| What to submit | Submit online via foundation website, must have complete 501c3 designation letter, Be located in or provide service to communities within Trenton service area |
| Deadlines | 12/31 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 44 | $252,435 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Circus Squad | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Urban Promise | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Age-Out Angels | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Trenton Youth Wrestling | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Rutgers University | Charitable Contribution | $17,500 |
| EveryBody Finds Inner Tenacity | Charitable Contribution | $16,500 |
| Beauty To the Block | Charitable Contribution | $15,500 |
| Trenton Makes Athletic Center | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Kean University | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Mercer County Community College | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Weston Video Media LLC | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| First Antioch Church | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Life | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Dayton | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Vermont State University | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Haitian Heritage House | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Homefront | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Spelman College | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Messiah University | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Capital Harmony Works | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| James R Halsey Foundation of the Ar | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| BTW HOPE Center | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shor | Charitable Contribution | $3,750 |
| University of Hartford | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| New York University | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| TruDoulas of NJ | Charitable Contribution | $2,450 |
| Outdoor Equity Alliance | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Global Youth Transformation Initiat | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| The HUB | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| We Lead Sports Inc | Charitable contribution | $1,485 |
| Younity | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Trenton Makes Us Whole | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse NJ | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Visionary Philanthropy Group Inc | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Downs Syndrome Association | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| GONE Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| BookSmiles | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Agape Healing Inc | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Nunnally
- Pearlie Smith
- Tyrell Smith
- Valerie Arthur
- Teela Smith
- Rene Smith
- Marsha Moore
- Tracy Smith
- Steven Smith
- Harold Smith
- Jacqueline Hamilton
- Makeda Nunnally
Questions people ask
Does Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/31.
How much does Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$288,685 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Nunnally (Executive Dir.), Pearlie Smith (Director), Tyrell Smith (Treasurer) and Valerie Arthur (Chairman) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.