W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc
Accepts applications
W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $24,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$131,308
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,400 | 7 | $85,552 |
| 2024 | $56,500 | 8 | $128,221 |
| 2025 | $81,500 | 13 | $131,308 |
How to apply
| Contact | W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc PO Box 110, New York, NY 10014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 253-0399 |
| What to submit | Write for application form |
| Deadlines | Annually by may 31 |
| Restrictions | Work in humanistic photography |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $73,500 in 12 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $24,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $8,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $8,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $8,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $6,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $4,500 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $4,500 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $4,500 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $4,500 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $4,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $2,000 |
| Individual | To encourage photo journalism | $2,000 |
| Maleza | To encourage photo journalism | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Allert
- Scott Thode
- Angela Jimu
- Dr Roger Hartl
- Lou Desiderio
- Hayley Lohn
- Sabiha Cimen
- Nii Obodai
- David B Wolf
Questions people ask
Does W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually by may 31.
How much does W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc give?
$81,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia Allert (President), Scott Thode (Treasurer), Angela Jimu (Secretary) and Dr Roger Hartl (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.