The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mill Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,250 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$76,250
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,500 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,500 | 2 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $76,250 | 6 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Christopher D Smithers Fndn Inc PO Box 67, Mill Neck, NY 11765-0067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 676-0067, info@smithersfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Written request fully describing project to be funded |
| Restrictions | No grants are made to individuals |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $71,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Ilr School | Research and education | $25,000 |
| Licadd | Addiction referral services | $22,250 |
| Occam Observatory | Cultural education | $12,000 |
| Consiglio Internazionale del Cinema | Cultural education | $10,000 |
| American Society of Addiction Med | Research & prevention | $5,000 |
| Ncadd Westchester | Addiction referral services | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nikki Smithers
- Ms Stacia Murphy
- Brinkley Smithers
- Dr Nicholas Pace
- Ms M Elizabeth Brothers
- Christopher B Smithers Jr
- Nicholas Smithers
Questions people ask
Does The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc give?
$76,250 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nikki Smithers (President), Ms Stacia Murphy (Treasurer), Brinkley Smithers (Vice Preside) and Dr Nicholas Pace (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Christopher D Smithers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.