Robert F Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $397K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+3052.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$642K
+3052.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert F Smith Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Robert F Smith Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Robert F Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $397K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $901,931 |
| Revenue | $401,462 | $40,803 |
| Expenses | $1,303,395 | $57,002 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,293,218 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $396,785 | $35,714 |
| Distributable Amount | $30,483 | $51,716 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Ohio Wesleyan University ($1,027,368), Connecticut College ($256,842).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Delaware, OH | GENERAL | $1,027,368 |
| CONNECTICUT COLLEGE New London, CT | GENERAL | $256,842 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $8,637 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F Smith Charitable Trust?
Robert F Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Robert F Smith Charitable Trust operate?
Robert F Smith Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Connecticut, Ohio.
What size grants does Robert F Smith Charitable Trust award?
In 2021, Robert F Smith Charitable Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $642K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Robert F Smith Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Robert F Smith Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert F Smith Charitable Trust's EIN?
Robert F Smith Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0321180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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