Louise K Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louise K Smith Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,630 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $18,000. 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$81,630
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $104,005 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $77,726 | 62 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $104,005 | 50 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $81,630 | 49 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Louise K 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 Louise K Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $63,750 |
| Illinois | 13 | $12,550 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,980 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Univ Irving Medical | General | $18,000 |
| Ny Public Radio Wnyc | General | $15,000 |
| Concert Artists Guild | General | $10,000 |
| Third Coast Percussion | General | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | General | $5,000 |
| Ny Public Radio WQXR | General | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General | $3,750 |
| Acmp | General | $3,000 |
| Four Nations Ensemble | General | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University | General | $2,500 |
| Columbia Univ Irving Medical Naomi Bernie Diabetes Center | General | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General | $1,480 |
| Chamber Music America | General | $1,000 |
| American Ballet Theater | General | $600 |
| Cedille Chicago | General | $500 |
| Classical Music Chicago | General | $500 |
| Earth Justice | Gemeral | $500 |
| New Music America | General | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $500 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | General | $300 |
| Musical Mentors Collaborative | General | $300 |
| American Friends of Georgian Group | General | $275 |
| Access Contemporary Music | General | $250 |
| Accion | General | $250 |
| Chicago Arts Partnership in Education | General | $250 |
| Newberry Library | General | $250 |
| Smartlove | General | $250 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago | General | $150 |
| Metropolitan Musuem of Art | General | $110 |
| Antiquarian Society | General | $100 |
| Bright Promises Foundation | General | $100 |
| Carnegie Hall | General | $100 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $100 |
| Century Assn Archives Foundation | General | $100 |
| Chicago Community Trust | General | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $100 |
| Frick Collection | General | $100 |
| Imani Winds Foundation | 2general | $100 |
| International Rescue Cmte | Generalgeneral | $100 |
| Julliard School | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise K Smith
Questions people ask
Does Louise K Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louise K Smith Foundation give?
$81,630 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Louise K Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louise K Smith (Trustee).
What does Louise K Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.