Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $411,150 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$411,150
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $359,856 the year before.
29% 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 | $351,500 | 20 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $359,856 | 21 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $411,150 | 17 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Arlene H Smith Foundation 100 State Street 700, Erie, PA 16507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 870-7711 |
What Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $411,150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corry Area Food Pantry | General Unrestricted. | $70,000 |
| Corry Community Foundation | General Unrestricted. | $65,000 |
| Individual | General unrestricted. | $50,000 |
| Relevant Church | General unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hamot Health Foundation | General unrestricted. | $40,000 |
| Corry Community Center | General unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| Downtown Corry Business Association | General unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Corry Area Chamber of Commerce | General unrestricted | $13,650 |
| Corry Area Arts Council Inc | General unrestricted. | $12,000 |
| Warren Forest Higher Education Coun | General Unrestricted. | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Unrestricted. | $10,000 |
| Americans for the Competitive Enter | General Unrestricted. | $8,000 |
| Council for the Women's Garden of S | General Unrestricted. | $8,000 |
| Avery's Positive Change Pet Food Pa | General unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Individual | General Unrestricted. | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society NW Region | General Unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Corry First Church | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Anundson
- Mamie S Sprandel
- Michael P Thomas
- Russell S Warner
Questions people ask
Does Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation give?
$411,150 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James W Anundson (President), Mamie S Sprandel (Vice President), Michael P Thomas (Treasurer) and Russell S Warner (Secretary).
What does Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, food and hunger and faith communities.