Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,124 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $532 and the largest $8,500. 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$30,124
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$532
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$800,148
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $43,578 the year before.
50% 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 | $40,830 | 21 | $747,060 |
| 2023 | $43,578 | 28 | $905,903 |
| 2024 | $30,124 | 18 | $800,148 |
How to apply
Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable 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 Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $24,674 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Theater Club | General use | $8,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago | General use | $5,000 |
| Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture | General use | $3,600 |
| Community Foundation of Hudson Valley | General usegeneral use | $2,500 |
| NYU Langone Health | General use | $2,500 |
| Pace University | General use | $2,500 |
| Central Synagogue of Ny | General use | $1,950 |
| Omega Institute | General use | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | General use | $764 |
| Free Synagogue of Westchester | General use | $300 |
| Police Athletic League | General use | $300 |
| Bard College | General use | $250 |
| Faithful Hearts Society | General use | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General use | $210 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General use | $200 |
| American Philatelic Society | General use | $100 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | General use | $100 |
| Taconic Music Foundation | General use | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Beinstein
- Arthur Friedman
- Debra Beinstein
Questions people ask
Does Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation give?
$30,124 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $532.
Who runs Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry Beinstein (President), Arthur Friedman (Treasurer) and Debra Beinstein (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Frederick & Greta Smiley Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and community development.