W Keith Smith Family Foundation
Accepts applications
W Keith Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,200 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,200
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,600 the year before.
81% of its 2025 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 | $7,000 | 3 | $124,670 |
| 2024 | $21,600 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $88,200 | 41 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | W Keith Smith One Hunt Club Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 951-7951 |
| What to submit | No special forms required |
| Restrictions | None, except that the organization must be a public charity |
What W Keith Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $5,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $68,700 |
| Illinois | 3 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny General Hospital | Community | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Community | $7,500 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Community | $5,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation | Community | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Community | $5,000 |
| River City Brass Band | Community | $5,000 |
| Search Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Shadyside Academy | Community | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pa | Community | $5,000 |
| The University of Western Ontario - Ivey Business School | Educational | $2,500 |
| University of Saskatchewan - Edwards School of Business | Educational | $2,500 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital | Community | $2,500 |
| DM Care | Community | $2,500 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian Church | Community | $2,500 |
| St Margaret Foundation | Community | $2,500 |
| Audobon Society of Western Pa | Community | $1,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Community | $1,000 |
| Riverlife | Community | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest | Community | $1,000 |
| St James Episcopal Parish | Religious | $1,000 |
| Allegheny Rivertrail Park | Community | $1,000 |
| Backpack for Hunger | Community | $1,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Community | $1,000 |
| Immerman Angels | Community | $1,000 |
| Life Chronicles | Community | $1,000 |
| Manchester Bidwell Corporation | Community | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Phoenix | Community | $1,000 |
| Naples Botanic Garden | Community | $1,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Community | $1,000 |
| The First Tee Pittsburgh | Community | $1,000 |
| Wqed | Community | $1,000 |
| Frick Art & Historical Center | Community | $500 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | Community | $500 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Community | $500 |
| Cooper-Siegel Community Library | Community | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory | Community | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Community | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Community | $500 |
| Foxwall Ems | Community | $300 |
| Fox Chapel Volunteer Fire Department | Community | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- W Keith Smith
- Kelly Kurschner
- Barbara G Smith
Questions people ask
Does W Keith Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does W Keith Smith Family Foundation give?
$88,200 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs W Keith Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Keith Smith (Trustee), Kelly Kurschner (Trustee) and Barbara G Smith (Trustee).
What does W Keith Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.