Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Proctosville, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,986 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $518 and the largest $4,000. 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$9,986
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$518
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$459,147
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $23,281 the year before.
46% 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 | $0 | 0 | $396,739 |
| 2024 | $23,281 | 10 | $384,265 |
| 2025 | $9,986 | 11 | $459,147 |
How to apply
Wendell & Ginger 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 Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,250 |
| Vermont | 5 | $2,118 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $518 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Discovery Museum Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Justice at Work | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Health | General operating support | $600 |
| One-Eighty Place | General operating support | $518 |
| Upper Valley Haven Inc | General operating support | $518 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| Street Scapes | General operating support | $500 |
| Create Together Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| My Friend Abby Inc | General operating support | $250 |
| Cavendish Connects | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendell Smith
- Karen Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation give?
$9,986 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $518.
Who runs Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendell Smith (President) and Karen Wilson (Secretary).
What does Wendell & Ginger Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.