Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation
The Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing states that it provides grants and financial support to qualifying nonprofits and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation gave $143K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New Hampshire. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,000
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,944
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,234,095
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (64% 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 Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 349 Paquette Avenue, Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 531-1611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dublin Christian Academy ($23K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Hampshire (64%) and Texas (25%). Other reported recipient-state shares were New York (4%), Florida (1%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $82K (2020) to $148K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Christian Academy Dublin, NH | General operating expense | $23,000 |
| Forney Fellowship Forney, TX | General operating expense | $22,000 |
| Crossway Church Keene, NH | General operating expense | $21,000 |
| His Mansion Deering, NH | General operating expense | $15,000 |
| Jesse Remington High School Candia, NH | General operating expense | $11,000 |
| Jesse Remington High School Candia, NH | General operating expense | $8,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance Tyler, TX | General operating expense | $7,000 |
| Families in Transition Manchester, NH | General operating expense | $6,000 |
| Deerfoot Lodge Speculator, NY | General operating expense | $6,000 |
| World View Academy Mount Pleasant, TX | General operating expense | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,234,095 | $299,637 | $163,783 | $143,000 | 18 | $143,000 | $278,854 | $281,655 |
| 2023 | $2,100,491 | $93,017 | $175,249 | $148,000 | 14 | $148,000 | $65,768 | $142,474 |
| 2022 | $2,180,223 | $312,550 | $147,383 | $127,000 | 15 | $127,000 | $292,167 | $145,906 |
| 2021 | $2,054,656 | $347,119 | $121,830 | $105,000 | 16 | $105,000 | $330,289 | $143,198 |
| 2020 | $1,798,367 | $78,629 | $103,657 | $82,000 | 13 | — | $56,972 | $103,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants and financial support to qualifying nonprofits. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Mentoring Alliance describes its work as mobilizing people into the lives of children and families to provide help and hope; Families in Transition says it works to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness; and Camp Berea describes itself as a Christian camp and conference center focused on spiritual enrichment and renewal. Desiring God Ministries describes its work as communicating Christian teachings and helping people live for God’s glory.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $143,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $23,000, with a median of $5,500. Notable grants included Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin, New Hampshire ($23,000); Forney Fellowship in Forney, Texas ($22,000); Crossway Church in Keene, New Hampshire ($21,000); His Mansion in Deering, New Hampshire ($15,000); and Jesse Remington High School in Candia, New Hampshire ($11,000 and $8,000). Other reported grants included Mentoring Alliance ($7,000), Families in Transition ($6,000), Deerfoot Lodge ($6,000), World View Academy ($5,000), Camp Berea ($4,000), Pregnancy Resource Center in Keene, New Hampshire ($3,000), and Desiring God Ministries ($2,000). The listed grant purposes were general operating expense.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Russo as president, Catherine Marie Mayer as vice president, Aaron Russo as secretary, Sandra Chagnon as treasurer, and Dylan Chagnon as a board director.
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation is led by Rebecca Russo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Russo
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Chagnon
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Russo
Secretary
Board Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Marie Mayer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Chagnon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Callaway (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Helen Smith (2020) — Secretary
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 Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation
How much does Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation give each year?
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation gave $143K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 14 grants.
What is Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,944, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation give grants?
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Keene, NH (2 grants) and Candia, NH (2 grants).
Does Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dublin Christian Academy ($23,000), Forney Fellowship ($22,000) and Crossway Church ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation?
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants and financial support to qualifying nonprofits. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's EIN?
Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3619685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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Grantable. (2026). Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edwin-h-and-ruth-b-smith-foundation-morg_ca122c6ebbac424897dd378508459657
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