Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $346,907 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,725. 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$346,907
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,725
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $215,008 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,008 | 30 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $346,907 | 23 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Stephen S and Dolores R 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 Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $188,643 |
| Ohio | 2 | $62,401 |
| New York | 3 | $36,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $11,963 |
| Delaware | 1 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,300 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play on Philly | General contribution | $60,725 |
| Xavier Univ | General contribution | $47,401 |
| Deskovic Foundation | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Cato Institute | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Liguori Academy | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum Art | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Lansdale Catholic | General contribution | $15,863 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary | General contribution | $15,000 |
| The Camping and Education Foundation | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Facts Management | General contribution | $11,963 |
| Winterthur | General contribution | $11,000 |
| Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Magee Rehab | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Historic Trappe | General contribution | $8,500 |
| American Living Organ Donor Fund | General contribution | $7,000 |
| Genesis Center | General contribution | $6,000 |
| St Joseph's University | General contribution | $5,995 |
| Mercy Career and Technical School | General contribution | $5,560 |
| Foundation Foward | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Miguel Contreras Foundation | General contribution | $600 |
| Lawerenceville Fire Dept | General contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen S Smith
- Dolores R Smith
Questions people ask
Does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation give?
$346,907 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen S Smith (President) and Dolores R Smith (Secretary-Treasurer).
What does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.