Flora Bernice Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Flora Bernice Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Syracuse, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $156,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$156,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $159,500 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 | $158,000 | 9 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $159,500 | 9 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $156,000 | 9 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Flora Bernice 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 Flora Bernice Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $156,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmcrest Chidlren's Center | Capital improvementscapital improvements | $25,000 |
| House of Providence Association | It equipment purchases | $20,000 |
| Aurora of Central New York Inc | Adaptive equipment and devices for program participants; equipment upgrades | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse | Horizons education tour expenses (food, lodging, transportation, etc.)support for crucial safety improvement to clubs | $18,000 |
| Central New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty Animals | Capital improvements | $16,000 |
| St Mary's of the Lake | Capital improvements | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Preparatory | Education costs for seminarians | $15,000 |
| Crouse Irving Foundation | Refurbishment of dedicated lactation rooms | $14,500 |
| St Joseph's Health Foundation | Training materials and training programstraining materials and training programstraining materials and training programs | $14,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Anne Cody
- Anne Ruffer
- Edward Spencer
Questions people ask
Does Flora Bernice Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flora Bernice Smith Foundation give?
$156,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Flora Bernice Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Anne Cody (Trustee), Anne Ruffer (Trustee) and Edward Spencer (Trustee).
What does Flora Bernice Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.