Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation
The Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Established in 1982, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no employees. The foundation primarily distributes general unrestricted grants to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$360K
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
21
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-2.5% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation made 14 grants in 2023, with a total grant distribution of approximately $451,295 in expenses that year. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Erie, Pennsylvania region and surrounding areas, with particular support for organizations in Corry, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,960,025
- Total Revenues: $341,410
- Total Expenses: $451,295
- Investment Income and Dividends: $169,162
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $172,248
As of December 31, 2022:
- Total Revenues: $770,671
- Total Grants, Contributions: $397,112
- Investment Income and Dividends: $149,472
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $323,559
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,183,213 | $4,960,025 | $5,069,914 |
| Revenue | $679,397 | $341,410 | $870,143 |
| Expenses | $456,200 | $451,295 | $402,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $404,650 | $398,530 | $356,473 |
| Net Investment Income | $634,370 | $299,135 | $431,159 |
| Distributable Amount | $420,987 | $379,070 | $384,518 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Anundson | President | 5 | $12,000 |
| Mamie S Sprandel | Vice President | 5 | $12,000 |
| Michael P Thomas | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Russell S Warner | Secretary | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507
Telephone: 814-870-7711
EIN: 25-1515142
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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