LON a Smith Family Foundation
The LON a Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westbrook, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $24,530, with recipients including churches, community organizations, a hospital, and charitable organizations.
LON a Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: LON a Smith Family Foundation gave $25K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. 61% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,530
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,363
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $394,148
- -9.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (65% 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 LON a Smith Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to contact Lowndes A Smith by letter. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lowndes A Smith
Mailing address: 62 Little Stannard Beach Road, Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: (860) 399-4505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LON a Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westbrook Congregational Church ($9K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 33% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LON a Smith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Congregational Church Westbrook, CT | Gen. Operating | $8,700 |
| HNU Methodist Church Naples, FL | Gen. Operating | $7,155 |
| United Way Hartford, CT | Gen. Operating | $2,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital Middletown, CT | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Hartford, CT | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Valley Church N Granry, CT | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Rembrook School W Hartford, CT | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund Boston, MA | Gen. Operating | $500 |
| East Hartford Ambulance Assoc East Hampton, CT | Gen. Operating | $500 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | Gen. Operating | $400 |
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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 | $394,148 | $8,709 | $25,852 | $24,530 | 18 | $24,530 | $8,309 | $20,433 |
| 2024 | $435,972 | $11,700 | $24,805 | $23,555 | 19 | $24,405 | $5,200 | $19,850 |
| 2023 | $377,919 | $5,437 | $15,895 | $14,645 | 11 | $15,495 | $5,037 | $17,145 |
| 2022 | $337,659 | $5,106 | $23,535 | $22,285 | 19 | $23,135 | $4,706 | $16,565 |
| 2021 | $398,350 | $11,952 | $8,575 | $7,325 | 13 | — | $1,808 | $37,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LON a Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for recipient organizations. Among them, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut describes its mission as mobilizing resources to end poverty. Middlesex Hospital says it exists to provide safe, high-quality health care and the best possible experience for its community. St. Matthews House in Naples says it works to ensure that people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have support and a pathway from crisis to contributor.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $24,530. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,700, with a median of $450. Its largest grants were $8,700 to Westbrook Congregational Church and $7,155 to HNU Methodist Church, both for general operating support. Other notable grants included $2,000 to United Way of Hartford, $1,000 to Middlesex Hospital, and $1,000 to the Salvation Army of Hartford, each for general operating support.
The foundation also gave $150 to Artis-Naples in 2025. Artis-Naples’ filing statement refers readers to its Schedule O for its complete mission statement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lowndes A Smith, Laura P Domer-Shank, and Sheryl E Smith as trustees.
LON a Smith Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura P. Domer-Shank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lowndes A. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl E. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 LON a Smith Family Foundation
How much does LON a Smith Family Foundation give each year?
LON a Smith Family Foundation gave $25K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 19 grants.
What is LON a Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
LON a Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $450, and its average grant was $1,363, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LON a Smith Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does LON a Smith Family Foundation give grants?
LON a Smith Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants), Westbrook, CT (2 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does LON a Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LON a Smith Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LON a Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
LON a Smith Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Westbrook Congregational Church ($8,700), HNU Methodist Church ($7,155) and United Way ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LON a Smith Family Foundation?
LON a Smith Family Foundation reported $394K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LON a Smith Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for recipient organizations. Among them, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut describes its mission as mobilizing resources to end poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LON a Smith Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LON a Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
LON a Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1630637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does LON a Smith Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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