H D Smith Foundation
H D Smith Foundation is a private foundation, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $26.2M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
H D Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: H D Smith Foundation gave $2.7M across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $297K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,676,429
- -3.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $297,381
- +17.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,154,123
- +12.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who H D Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($2.3M). Together the top 9 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 30 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How H D Smith Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2019) to $2.8M (2020). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Charitable | $2,261,905 |
| Dana-Thomas House Foundation Springfield, IL | Charitable | $251,524 |
| YMCA of Springfield Springfield, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation- Land of Lincoln Springfield, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Amigos En Cristo Inc Springfield, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation Springfield, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kbhoops Joliet, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Crop World Hunger NA, IL | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $26,154,123 | $4,106,120 | $2,720,473 | $2,676,429 | 9 | $2,678,662 | $4,089,309 | $1,814,500 |
| 2020 | $23,281,332 | $1,078,265 | $2,808,869 | $2,783,071 | 11 | — | $1,054,216 | $1,491,830 |
| 2019 | $23,813,700 | $1,517,859 | $2,299,240 | $2,232,589 | 10 | — | $1,494,731 | $1,467,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H D Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
H D Smith Foundation is led by Henry Dale Smith Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Henry Dale Smith Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Christopher Smith
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Schwieterman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Andrew Smith (2019) — Second Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 H D Smith Foundation
How much does H D Smith Foundation give each year?
H D Smith Foundation gave $2.7M across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2.8M across 11 grants.
What is H D Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
H D Smith Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $297,381, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H D Smith Foundation give grants?
H D Smith Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, IL (5 grants).
Does H D Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on H D Smith Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are H D Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
H D Smith Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($2,261,905), Dana-Thomas House Foundation ($251,524) and YMCA of Springfield ($100,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is H D Smith Foundation?
H D Smith Foundation reported $26.2M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is H D Smith Foundation's EIN?
H D Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2487072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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