E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation
E NEWBOLD & MARGARET DUPONT SMITH F is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. It made 96 grants totaling $2,142,450 in 2024, supporting organizations in areas including education, religious purposes, arts and culture, health, conservation, and history.
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation gave $2.1M across 96 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Pennsylvania. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,142,450
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 96
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,317
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,598,860
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (10 of 96, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Henry B Dupont Smith
Mailing address: 125 Strafford Ave Ste 380, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (610) 647-5577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VOX AMA Deus ($235K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
446 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 388 grants of 446 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 filing states a Greater Philadelphia area restriction. In 2024, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, followed by Maine (12%), Maryland (11%), Connecticut (9%), and Florida (8%). Grants also went to recipients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 96 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 96 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 96 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VOX AMA Deus Gladwyne, PA | Further Religious Purposes | $235,000 |
| St James School St James, MD | Further Educational Purposes | $200,000 |
| US Tennis Court Assocation Philadelphia, PA | Futhur Charitable Purpose | $115,000 |
| Rectory School Pomfret, CT | Further Educational Purposes | $105,000 |
| US Court Tennis Preservation Fdn Newport, RI | Further Educational Purposes | $85,000 |
| Aim Academy Conshohocken, PA | Further Educational Purposes | $75,500 |
| Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT | Further Educational Purposes | $75,000 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Further Educational Purposes | $72,500 |
| Pa Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA | Further Charitable Purposes | $70,500 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association Northeast Harbor, ME | Further Educational Purposes | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,598,860 | $1,325,915 | $2,290,017 | $2,142,450 | 96 | $2,142,450 | $765,407 | $2,120,522 |
| 2023 | $11,562,962 | $1,454,813 | $2,075,024 | $1,956,600 | 101 | $1,956,600 | $792,180 | $1,933,175 |
| 2022 | $12,183,173 | $1,857,384 | $2,036,301 | $1,906,750 | 91 | $1,906,750 | $747,103 | $1,981,198 |
| 2021 | $12,362,090 | $1,563,250 | $1,807,211 | $1,688,634 | 70 | — | $674,214 | $1,998,681 |
| 2020 | $12,606,051 | $1,207,185 | $1,716,209 | $1,610,400 | 88 | — | $695,156 | $1,568,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational and religious purposes, charitable purposes, and organizations whose work spans music, history, health care, conservation, and education.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. Vox Ama Deus says its mission is to bring Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music to life through performance and education. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania says it seeks to inspire a better future through historical understanding. The Everglades Foundation says it works to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Mount Desert Island Hospital says it provides compassionate care and works to strengthen community health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 96 grants totaling $2,142,450. Awards ranged from $200 to $235,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 awards were $235,000 to Vox Ama Deus for religious purposes; $200,000 to St James School for educational purposes; $115,000 to the US Tennis Court Association for charitable purposes; and $105,000 to Rectory School for educational purposes. Other notable awards included $75,500 to Aim Academy, $72,500 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and $70,500 to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are instructed to contact Henry B Dupont Smith and submit a one-page letter describing the reason for the grant, financial statements, and a copy of the IRS exemption approval. The stated restriction is that applications be from the Greater Philadelphia area and receive board approval.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eleuthera S Grassi as President, Henry B Dupont Smith as Vice President, and Michelle Hughes as Treasurer.
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation is led by Eleuthera S. Grassi, President & C on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eleuthera S. Grassi
President & C
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry B. Dupont Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Hughes
Treasurer & S
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation
How much does E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation give each year?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation gave $2.1M across 96 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 101 grants.
What is E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,317, across 96 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation give grants?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (12%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Northeast Harbor, ME (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Bar Harbor, ME (4 grants).
Who are E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include VOX AMA Deus ($235,000), St James School ($200,000) and US Tennis Court Assocation ($115,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational and religious purposes, charitable purposes, and organizations whose work spans music, history, health care, conservation, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's EIN?
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6015711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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