Christina Rose Smith Foundation
The Christina Rose Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Lombard, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarship and education, youth safety and awareness, and community outreach.
Christina Rose Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Christina Rose Smith Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,346
- +671.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,411
- +196.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $8,198
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Christina Rose Smith Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applicants should email the foundation to request funds and include a written statement explaining what the funds would be used for and why the cause is necessary. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards as long as funds are available.
- Review Cycle
- November 1. The deadline stated on the 2025 filing is a past cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Christina Rose Smith Foundation
Mailing address: 510 S Lodge Ln, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 479-1861
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christina Rose Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining shares were Minnesota (4%), and Virginia, Arizona, and Michigan (2% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christina Rose Smith Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Chicago, IL | Scholarship and Education | $26,000 |
| University of MN Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship and Education | $1,029 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Alliance Against Intoxicated Motori Alexandria, VA | Youth Safety and Awareness | $545 |
| Y-Not Project Libertyville, IL | Youth Safety and Awareness | $500 |
| Christ Community Church Tucson, AZ | Community Outreach | $500 |
| Hollywood PTO Inc Stevensville, MI | Community Outreach | $500 |
| Girls on the Run Raleigh, NC | Youth Safety and Awareness | $410 |
| St Alexander Parish Villa Park, IL | Community Outreach | $250 |
| Wecan Mound, MN | Community Outreach | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,198 | $37,710 | $38,875 | $31,346 | 13 | $31,346 |
| 2024 | $9,363 | $17,319 | $7,956 | $4,064 | 5 | $4,064 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for scholarship and education, youth safety and awareness, and community outreach. One recipient, the University of Illinois Foundation, describes its mission as encouraging and administering private gifts and serving the University of Illinois System through fundraising programs and opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $31,346. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $26,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $26,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation, $1,029 to the University of Minnesota Foundation, and $1,000 to an individual recipient, each for scholarship and education. Other grants included $545 to Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists and $500 to Y-Not Project for youth safety and awareness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gina Higgin as president, Marc Smith as vice president, Kathy Smith as treasurer, and Maddy Maloney as secretary. It lists Matt Modica, Melissa McGuire, and Barb Curran as board members.
Christina Rose Smith Foundation is led by Gina Higgin, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gina Higgin
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Barb Curran
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kathy Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Maddy Maloney
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marc Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Matt Modica
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Melissa McGuire
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christina Rose Smith Foundation
How much does Christina Rose Smith Foundation give each year?
Christina Rose Smith Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is Christina Rose Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Christina Rose Smith Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,411, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christina Rose Smith Foundation give grants?
Christina Rose Smith Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Christina Rose Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Christina Rose Smith Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (6 grants), "Youth Safety and Awareness" (4 grants) and "Scholarship and Education." (3 grants).
Who are Christina Rose Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Christina Rose Smith Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($26,000), University of MN Foundation ($1,029) and Alliance Against Intoxicated Motori ($545), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christina Rose Smith Foundation?
Christina Rose Smith Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What does Christina Rose Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for scholarship and education, youth safety and awareness, and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christina Rose Smith Foundation?
The 2025 filing says applicants should email the foundation to request funds and include a written statement explaining what the funds would be used for and why the cause is necessary. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christina Rose Smith Foundation's EIN?
Christina Rose Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1421019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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