Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $965,000 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $725,000 | 6 | $16.4 million |
| 2023 | $965,000 | 11 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 11 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal 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 Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $500,000 |
| New York | 2 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $70,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Sierra Watch | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Tufts University | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| LifeMoves | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Penn State University | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Yale UNIVERSITY | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry F Smeal
- Mary Margaret Smeal
Questions people ask
Does Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry F Smeal (Trustee) and Mary Margaret Smeal (Trustee).
What does Mary Jean and Frank P Smeal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.