Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation
The Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since June 1993. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with no employees, managed by trustees without compensation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.4M
+8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$982K
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
46
-6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+7.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for:
- Higher education, particularly nursing scholarship endowments
- Children and youth services, including children's hospitals and social services
- Roman Catholic churches
The foundation supports initiatives in education and human services across numerous U.S. cities and states.
Grantmaking
The foundation made multiple grants in its most recent fiscal year, including:
Grant Range
of approximately $83 based on historical data.
Average Grant
of approximately $83 based on historical data.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across various U.S. locations, with particular activity in:
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- New York
- Additional funding in states including: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Assets: $17.4 million
- Total Revenue: $2.53 million
- Total Expenses: $1.12 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income: The foundation generates significant revenue from investment income and dividends ($537,051 in FY 2024) and net gains from the sale of non-inventory assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,427,041 | $16,018,168 | $16,393,357 |
| Revenue | $2,533,932 | $731,682 | $1,055,947 |
| Expenses | $1,119,263 | $1,101,223 | $1,140,575 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $982,008 | $971,642 | $987,350 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,401,554 | $610,562 | $931,676 |
| Distributable Amount | $956,841 | $911,324 | $957,265 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees:
- Robert D Orr Jr
- Scott Smith
- The Glenmede Trust Co N A
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT D ORR JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THE GLENMEDE TRUST CO N A | TRUSTEE | 7 | — |
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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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