Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $435,388 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $104,467 and the largest $200,500. 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$435,388
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$104,467
- Largest grant$200,500
- Assets$433,734
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $366,665 the year before.
25% 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 | $366,665 | 3 | $441,893 |
| 2024 | $435,388 | 4 | $433,734 |
How to apply
Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc 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 Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $88,934 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $200,500 |
| New York | 1 | $120,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,954 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Scholarship fund support | $200,500 |
| The Nightingale-Bamford School | Scholarship fund support | $120,000 |
| Guiomar Smeets Foundation | Scholarships to students | $88,934 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Scholarship fund support | $25,954 |
Officers and trustees
- Lazara Ameng-Torres
- Bastiaan Jansen
- Jay Brian Peller
- Charles Rund
Questions people ask
Does Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc give?
$435,388 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $104,467.
Who runs Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lazara Ameng-Torres (President), Bastiaan Jansen (Vice President), Jay Brian Peller (Treasurer) and Charles Rund (Secretary).
What does Friends of the Guiomar Smeets Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.