Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$208,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $206,000 | 24 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $207,000 | 26 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $208,000 | 29 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Eg & Klara M Smith 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 Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Lights Ministry | Religious | $75,000 |
| Glad Tidings Assembly of God | Religious | $20,000 |
| Schwarzwald United Church of Christ | Religious | $8,000 |
| Spring Valley Church of God | Religious | $8,000 |
| Alliance Christian School | Education | $7,000 |
| Atonement Lutheran Church | Religious | $7,000 |
| Augustus Lutheran Church | Religious | $7,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Religious | $7,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola | Religious | $7,000 |
| Berks Catholic | Education | $6,000 |
| Crossnet Ministries | Religious | $5,000 |
| Opportunity House | Education | $5,000 |
| Exeter Alum | Education | $5,000 |
| Glory to God Ministries | Religious | $4,000 |
| Im Able-Im Fit | Education | $4,000 |
| Im Able-Race Mates | Education | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge | Education | $4,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation | Medical | $3,000 |
| Church Extension Ministries | Religious | $2,000 |
| Connections Work | Education | $2,000 |
| Exeter Community Education Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Golf Fore Africa | Education | $2,000 |
| Hope Rescue Mission | Education | $2,000 |
| Maddie's Miracles | Education | $2,000 |
| Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Berks | Education | $2,000 |
| Project ALS | Education | $2,000 |
| Teachers in the Park | Education | $2,000 |
| The Anthony Myers Movement | Education | $2,000 |
| Hands and Feet Ministry | Education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Weller
- Jeff Smith
- Julie A Fry
- Michele Weller
Questions people ask
Does Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation give?
$208,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Weller (Chairman of the Board), Jeff Smith (President), Julie A Fry (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michele Weller (Vice President).
What does Eg & Klara M Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.