The Frank J Smith Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1994, it operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$199K
+12.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+12.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support and general use initiatives. Based on recent grant activity, the foundation demonstrates a particular focus on religious organizations and faith-based institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 25 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and funds organizations primarily in this region and nationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of January 2025:
- Total Assets: $3,523,370
- Total Revenues: $209,366
- Total Expenses: $244,931
- Investment Income and Dividends: $106,079
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $103,287
As of January 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.56 Million
- Total Revenues: $113,000
- Total Expenses: $219,000
The foundation has no employees and carries no liabilities.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,523,370 | $3,561,405 | $3,665,996 |
| Revenue | $209,366 | $112,652 | $3,342 |
| Expenses | $244,931 | $218,677 | $283,841 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $207,398 | $185,352 | $255,586 |
| Net Investment Income | $172,490 | $75,049 | $60,507 |
| Distributable Amount | $204,204 | $186,015 | $190,085 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
125 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 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 9 | $43,638 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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