The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.3 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.3 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$198 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.7 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.7 million | 75 | $188 million |
| 2024 | $9.3 million | 77 | $198 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pamela Eichenauer 30100 Chagrin Blvd Suite 150, Cleveland, OH 44124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 591-9111 |
| What to submit | (1) written application; (2) current audited financial statements; and (3) IRS tax exemption letter |
| Restrictions | Application may be made only by internal revenue code section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) organizations. Preference is given to the greater cleveland area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 76 | $9.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Museum of Art | Chair's challenge | $2.0 million |
| Musical Arts Association | "we believe" campaign&gen'l op.supp. | $1.2 million |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Capital support | $1.0 million |
| The Cleveland Museum of Art | Decorative arts curator, special exhibits, gen'l support | $1.0 million |
| University Hospitals | Uh expressive therapy program | $1.0 million |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | General operating support | $530,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | General op.support & kulas hall renov. | $275,000 |
| The Cleveland Museum of Art | General operating support | $205,000 |
| Downtown Cleveland Alliance | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | General operating support | $63,500 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | 2024 induction educ.prog.& gen'l op.supp. | $60,000 |
| Saint Martin de Porres High School | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Cleveland Leadership Center | General op.support & cleve.thrives prog. | $59,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General operating support | $55,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | General op.support & energency fund | $54,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Great Lakes Theater | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Sports Commission | Ncaa women's final four | $50,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Land Studio | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lawrence School | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Music Settlement | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Ohio | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media | General operating support | $42,500 |
| Center for Arts-Inspired Learning | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Lake Erie Nature & Science Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Hopewell | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Beech Brook | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland School of the Arts | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Conservancy Cuyahoga Valley National Park | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General operating support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hiroyuki Fujita
- Vanessa Mavec King
- David M Lenz
- Ellen Stirn Mavec
- Madelaine C Mavec
- John G Nestor
- Daniel Walsh
Questions people ask
Does The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation give?
$9.3 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hiroyuki Fujita (Trustee), Vanessa Mavec King (Treasurer), David M Lenz (Secretary) and Ellen Stirn Mavec (President & Chair) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.