The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $56,200 and the largest $125,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$56,200
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$27.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
8% 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 | $1.1 million | 20 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 25 | $25.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 26 | $27.6 million |
How to apply
The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $1.3 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $125,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $52,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Freedom Inc | Unrestricted support | $125,000 |
| Red Feather Development Group | Unrestricted support | $125,000 |
| Equi-Librium Inc | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Tails of Valor Paws of Honor | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Turning Point of Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Victory House of Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Wade's Army | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Community Action Lehigh Valley | Unrestircted support for the seed farm | $75,000 |
| Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted support | $75,000 |
| New Bethany Inc | Unrestricted support | $75,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Zoological Society | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| YWCA of Bethlehem | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| The Homeland Heroes Foundation | Warehouse/office rent expenses | $52,400 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Lehigh County Humane Society | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| The Center for Animal Health & Welfare | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| The Literacy Center | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Resilience Project | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Community Bike Works | Unrestricted support | $35,000 |
| The Lehigh Conference of Churches | Unrestricted support | $30,000 |
| Kellyn Foundation | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Reclam the Bay | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Information Center | Unrestricted support for lehigh gap nature center | $25,000 |
| Bethlehem Area Public Library | Unrestricted support | $20,000 |
| Hammerheads Sled Hockey Assoc | Unrestricted support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly J Miller
- Joanne S Davis
- Kaitlin E Bicknell
- David T Davis
- Paige J Pfeiffer
- Britin E Miller
- Macy A Miller
- Abigail E Bicknell
Questions people ask
Does The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $56,200.
Who runs The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelly J Miller (Exec. Dir., Treasurer, Secretary), Joanne S Davis (President & Board Member), Kaitlin E Bicknell (Vice-President & Board Member) and David T Davis (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and education.