Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the
Preselected recipients only
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $992,510 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$992,510
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $982,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $971,642 | 49 | $18.8 million |
| 2023 | $982,000 | 46 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $992,510 | 47 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the 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 Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $241,500 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $189,510 |
| Georgia | 5 | $75,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $70,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $45,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | General operating | $50,000 |
| Melfa Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Inc | Maintenance for engine 105 | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies Inc | The founders tuition | $40,000 |
| Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company Inc | New air bag system | $38,000 |
| Cokesbury Foundation Inc | For needed and unexpected | $35,000 |
| Friends of Onancock School | Construction of performance | $35,000 |
| One Spirit | Basic needs food program | $35,000 |
| 1269 Cafe Ministries | Chronically homeless | $30,000 |
| American Legion Charities | Carlstadt post 69 | $30,000 |
| The David J Popek Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship awards | $30,000 |
| Van Stephenson Memorial Cancer Research | Funding cancer research, | $30,000 |
| Patriots Cove Inc | Serve injured, ill, & end | $30,000 |
| Choices Women's Clinic Inc | Ongoing care & education | $25,000 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Homes | One more child nicaragua | $25,000 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Compassion global food | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Construction of house 55 | $25,000 |
| Open Doors Christian Fellowship (ODCF) | Support to the ministry of | $25,000 |
| Wallington Park Row Hose Company #3 Inc | 2025 fit testing device/gas | $20,510 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | Clarke new york general | $20,000 |
| The Big House Foundation | Reach for the sky | $20,000 |
| Sonshine Soup Kitchen | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Inc | To augment the current | $20,000 |
| Middle East Missions Inc | Grow capacity to evangelize | $20,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Inc | Critical needs program | $20,000 |
| Jett Foundation Inc | Jett giving fund | $20,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General support for surgery | $15,000 |
| Skylands Performing Arts Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wallington Fire Co Inc | Heating and cooling system, | $15,000 |
| Covenant Community Asheville United Methodist Church | Hurricane helene recovery | $15,000 |
| Families and Communities Together (FACT) Relief | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Pike County Humane Society Inc | Shelter repairs/updates | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Asheville Foundation | Honduras dental & eye | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Center Inc | Positive parenting program | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pike County | Construction of our partner | $15,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | Ncmec reunification support | $15,000 |
| Valley Strong Disaster Relief | Area clean up & rebuild | $15,000 |
| Wallington PBA Local 321 Civic Association Inc | Service handguns for police | $15,000 |
| Dos Santos | Food acquisition | $13,500 |
| Merk of New Jersey | Merk 4 | $10,000 |
| Carlstadt Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Purchase 1 tri band radio & | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Orr Jr
- Scott Smith
- The Glenmede Trust Co N A
Questions people ask
Does Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the give?
$992,510 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert D Orr Jr (Trustee), Scott Smith (Trustee) and The Glenmede Trust Co N A (Trustee).
What does Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.