Smart Family Foundation of New York
Preselected recipients only
Smart Family Foundation of New York is a private foundation in New Rochelle, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$75.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
31% 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 | $2.9 million | 78 | $65.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 82 | $69.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 77 | $75.1 million |
How to apply
Smart Family Foundation of New York 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 Smart Family Foundation of New York funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $1.4 million |
| Connecticut | 15 | $625,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $475,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $110,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | Nyu school of law david boies prize program | $175,000 |
| Welcome World Foundation Inc | Support legacy efforts in hosting the fifa world cup 2026 in new york and new jersey | $175,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Support 25-26 season of american song and classical music performances and support 2025 spotlight gala | $125,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Support njpac creative development and space grant program | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University | Support and accelerate the activities of the potocsnak longevity institute | $100,000 |
| Social Impact Partners Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Folksbeine Yiddish Theatre Inc | Support yiddish cultural offerings | $76,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| University of Chicago | General operations of smart museum | $75,000 |
| Aeolian Chamber Players Inc | Compensation of performers, young artists and performance related expenses | $60,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Support of the new england news collaborative and general operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Wshu general operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Science Friday Initiative Inc | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Negro Ensemble Company Inc | General operating expenses | $55,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University Inc | Fund prof shosh arad's sulfated polysaccharides | $50,000 |
| Chatham Day School Inc | Together we play capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Columbus House | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc | Support investigative reporting and operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Foote School Association Inc | Support k-8 grade summer enrichment program for low income students attending new haven public school | $50,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Support of holocaust awareness through documentary film | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Fund 10 one year impact scholarships for the 2025 academic year | $50,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Service Inc | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Neeman Foundation USA | General support of platford development for campus israel | $50,000 |
| Summitt Music Festival | Support increased operational costs | $50,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Funding for work on fighting infections via rare isotope biofilms | $50,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operations | $37,000 |
| Hopkins School Incorporated | Support educational enrichment program for 5th-8th graders in new haven public schools | $35,000 |
| Leap | Support leaps enrichment activities for youth in new haven | $35,000 |
| Negro Ensemble Company Inc | To provide access to theatre for underprivileged communities and general operating expenses | $35,000 |
| St Martin de Porres Academy Inc | Funding for smpa graduate support program | $35,000 |
| GPS Wrestling Booster | Provide direct financial support to athletes | $30,000 |
| Group I Acting Company Inc | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Alstrom Syndrome International | Support new alstrom syndrome center and asi family retreat | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bone Creek Art Museum | Restoration and renovation of a 21,000 square foot historic building in david city nebraska | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | General operations food service | $25,000 |
| Dobbs Ferry Historical Society | General support for repairs and maintenance | $25,000 |
| Dobbs Ferry Historical Society | Repair aging fencing around mead house | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Coral Society Inc | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Smart
- David Stone
- Jim Danatos
Questions people ask
Does Smart Family Foundation of New York accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smart Family Foundation of New York give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Smart Family Foundation of New York?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Smart (Chair,secretary and Direct), David Stone (President,treasurer and Di) and Jim Danatos (Director).
What does Smart Family Foundation of New York fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.