Smalley Foundation Inc
Smalley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manhasset, New York, established in 1966. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1969. It functions as a family foundation with a focused mission centered on educational scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.0M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+16.3% YoY
Grant Count
121
+17.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-1.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation awards college scholarships to deserving public high school seniors who demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are provided to support tuition, fees, books, room and board, and related college expenses. Payments are made directly to colleges, with colleges authorized in certain cases to distribute a portion of funds to grantees for books, supplies, and other related expenses.
Selection criteria for scholarship recipients include:
- Performance in examinations demonstrating ability and aptitude for college work
- Recommendations from school personnel
- Financial need
- Prior academic performance
Candidates are nominated annually by boards of education or comparable administrative agencies in eligible communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Candidates are nominated by boards of education or comparable administrative agencies in eligible communities.
Grant Range
$25,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides scholarships exclusively to public high school seniors in:
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Yonkers, New York
Primary funding activity occurs in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $38,960,434
- Total Revenue: $2,460,019
- Total Expenses: $3,247,282
- Total Liabilities: $294,000
- Total Giving: $2,613,161
Historical Context:
- Ranked in the top 10% of foundations by assets (#4,823 of 159,550)
- Giving rate: approximately 0.6% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,960,434 | $36,826,843 | $33,488,841 |
| Revenue | $2,460,019 | $1,406,079 | $1,441,754 |
| Expenses | $3,247,282 | $2,834,012 | $2,808,288 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,019,930 | $2,633,823 | $2,627,409 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,239,420 | $1,182,049 | $1,054,803 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,891,694 | $1,771,646 | $2,002,864 |
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
250 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
| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Compensation/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Eslinger | Director, President | 20 | $171,000 |
| Constantine Kreatsoulas | Director, Vice President | 5 | $15,000 |
| Catherine Caamano | Director, Treasurer | 5 | $106,000 |
| Martin Saiman | Director | 5 | $15,000 |
| Cynthia Siderman | Director | 5 | $15,000 |
The foundation likely maintains dedicated paid staff based on reported board members and key employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE ESLINGER | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 20 | $171,450 |
| CONSTANTINE KREATSOULAS | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $15,000 |
| CATHERINE CAAMANO | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 5 | $106,285 |
| MARTIN SAIMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $15,000 |
| CYNTHIA SIDERMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $15,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 1088 Manhasset, NY 11030-8088
Telephone: 516-528-3899
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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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