George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation
The George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Ohio. Its 2025 filing states that it supports organizations and programs for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes.
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation at a glance
In short: George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation gave $350K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Colorado. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $349,956
- +221.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,814
- +133.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,730,822
- -5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1754 Turnberry Circle Nw, Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 477-9180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Compassion International ($161K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 48 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 46% to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares were Texas (3%), Florida (2%), and Pennsylvania (1%). The listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in North Carolina and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2023) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $161,056 |
| The Chapel Medina Medina, OH | General Support | $136,000 |
| Compassion Delivered North Canton, OH | General Support | $12,500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cru Orlando, FL | General Support | $7,400 |
| Pregnancy Choices Canton, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Total Living Center Canton, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Westminster Theological Glenside, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Passion City Church Washington, DC | General Support | $3,500 |
| Columbus Dream Center Columbus, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,730,822 | $415,491 | $369,620 | $349,956 | 11 | $352,646 | $398,517 | $137,935 |
| 2024 | $1,827,959 | $1,262,451 | $120,700 | $108,900 | 8 | $110,585 | $116,708 | $98,102 |
| 2023 | $1,263,170 | $67,663 | $101,880 | $89,000 | 8 | $93,698 | $59,481 | $71,486 |
| 2022 | $1,297,280 | $84,776 | $157,589 | $145,000 | 8 | $146,550 | $3,603 | $69,908 |
| 2021 | $1,369,976 | $240,304 | $143,441 | $131,000 | 13 | $133,169 | $230,032 | $86,817 |
| 2020 | $1,273,089 | $32,559 | $107,966 | $90,429 | 12 | — | $23,962 | $75,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — 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 stated charitable activity is to support organizations and programs for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Compassion Delivered says it provides free meals to people with life-threatening or terminal diseases; Bible Study Fellowship describes its work as Bible classes intended to foster commitment to Christ, his Word, and his Church; and Total Living Center says it meets community members’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through services and outreach. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by circumstances including war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $349,956. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $161,056, with a median of $5,000. All listed grants were for general support. Notable awards included $161,056 to Compassion International, $136,000 to The Chapel Medina, $12,500 to Compassion Delivered, and $10,000 to Bible Study Fellowship.
Other 2025 grants included $7,400 to Cru; $5,000 each to Pregnancy Choices, Total Living Center, and Westminster Theological; $3,500 to Passion City Church; $2,500 to Columbus Dream Center; and $2,000 to Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Smart as president and treasurer, and Sandy Smart as vice president and secretary. It also lists Shelly Hinkle, Korey Hinkle, Stacy Hunt, Bruce Hunt, and Brennan Hunt as vice presidents; Hallie Hunt, Sadie Hinkle, and Reed Hinkle as trustees.
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation is led by George Smart, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Smart
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hallie Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Reed Hinkle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sadie Hinkle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brennan Hunt
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Hunt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Korey Hinkle
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandy Smart
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelly Hinkle
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy Hunt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation
How much does George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation give each year?
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation gave $350K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $109K across 8 grants.
What is George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's typical grant size?
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $31,814, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation give grants?
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Ohio (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (2 grants).
Does George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's largest grantees?
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Compassion International ($161,056), The Chapel Medina ($136,000) and Compassion Delivered ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation?
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to support organizations and programs for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's EIN?
George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1513622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George & Sandra Smart Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). George & Sandra Smart Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-sandra-smart-family-foundation-morg_881bf8d03e184db5a3ae52a6b94b3d5e
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