Willard E Smucker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willard E Smucker Foundation is a private foundation in Orrville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.4 million | 63 | $25.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 60 | $22.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 59 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
Willard E Smucker 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 Willard E Smucker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 26 | $638,191 |
| Florida | 4 | $140,000 |
| Oregon | 6 | $112,785 |
| Minnesota | 9 | $87,786 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $55,000 |
| California | 4 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orrville Area United Way | General operations | $300,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry County | General operations | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Artis Naples | General operations | $40,000 |
| Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park | General operations | $35,000 |
| PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Licking Memorial Hospital | General operations | $27,785 |
| Chautauqua Institution | General operations | $25,000 |
| DePauw University Rector Scholarship Endowment | Rector Scholarship Endowment | $25,000 |
| Drury University | General operations | $25,000 |
| Giving Voice Initiative | General operations | $25,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | General operations | $25,000 |
| Naples Zoo | General operations | $25,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | General operations | $25,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Chagrin Falls Ohio | General operations | $23,758 |
| Food for Lane County | General operations | $22,785 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | General operations | $20,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | General operations | $20,000 |
| Eugene Civic Alliance | General operations | $20,000 |
| Longyear Museum | General operations | $20,000 |
| Montessori School of Wooster | General operations | $20,000 |
| Old Trail School | General operations | $20,000 |
| Texas Christian University | General operations | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Cascade Divisional Headquarters | General operations | $20,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - MN - N Dakota Chapter | General operations | $15,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist The (Boston MA) | General operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of Hennepin County Library | General operations | $15,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company (Barberton) | General operations | $15,000 |
| Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club | General operations | $15,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | General operations | $11,500 |
| Arden Wood Benevolent Association | General operations | $10,000 |
| Deschutes River Alliance | General operations | $10,000 |
| Eugene YMCA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Glenmont Christian Science Nursing | General operations | $10,000 |
| OneEighty | General operations | $10,000 |
| Peace Haven Association | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pepperdine University - The Graziadio Business School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Orrville Maiwurm Service Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Twelveacres Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy P Smucker
- Richard K Smucker
- Sonal P Robinson
- Jeannette L Knudsen
- James W Clark
- Thomas E Clark
- Carol LeeRandall
- Susan Wagstaff
Questions people ask
Does Willard E Smucker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willard E Smucker Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Willard E Smucker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy P Smucker (President/Trustee), Richard K Smucker (Vp&treasurer/Trustee), Sonal P Robinson (Assistanttreasurer) and Jeannette L Knudsen (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Willard E Smucker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.