The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $525,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 23 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 28 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Minnetian C/O Smith Mgmt PO Box 191, Englewood, NJ 07631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 779-4400 |
What The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 11 | $459,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $375,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Four Arts | Unrestricted grant | $525,000 |
| University of Miami | Unrestricted grant | $500,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Unrestricted grant | $375,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant | $175,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Unrestricted grant | $150,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | Unrestricted grant | $76,000 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Unrestricted grant | $50,500 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Duke University | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| New York STEM Cell Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Aid L'shalom | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $22,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Cnty | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| The Clutchkit Project | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| The Fund for West Palm Beach Police | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Original Six Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Southampton Rose Society | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Creative Lives | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara S Smith
- Randall D Smith
- Thomas del Bosco
- Christopher Minnetian
- Kalman Vidomlanski
Questions people ask
Does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara S Smith (President), Randall D Smith (Vice President), Thomas del Bosco (Treasurer) and Christopher Minnetian (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.