Smalley Foundation Inc
Smalley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manhasset, an individual recipient It funds college scholarships for public high school seniors who need financial aid, with payments generally made directly to colleges for education-related expenses.
Smalley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Smalley Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 121 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,613,161
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 121
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,596
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $38,960,434
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Smalley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Scholarship candidates are nominated annually by boards of education or comparable administrative agencies, and the foundation’s directors select recipients from those nominees using its stated academic, recommendation, and financial-need criteria.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1088, Manhasset, NY 11030-9710
Phone: (516) 528-3899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smalley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio Wesleyan University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $639K.
Organizations only. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($443,658), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
499 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 483 grants of 499 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Manhasset, an individual recipient In 2024, its grant dollars went primarily to recipients in an individual recipient (42%), Massachusetts (28%), Connecticut (11%), Pennsylvania (9%), and the District of Columbia (3%). The filing also lists grants to recipients in other states, including Florida and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Smalley Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 121 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | Endowment | $200,000 |
| Boston University ITF Woodside Anna Boston, MA | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $54,756 |
| Columbia University ITF Espinal Dar New York, NY | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $48,900 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $215,187 |
| SUNY at Binghamton University ITF O Johnson City, NY | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $36,589 |
| College of the Holy Cross ITF Sarmi Worcester, MA | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $34,000 |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy Jamaica, NY | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Northeastern University ITF Tran VA Boston, MA | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $28,571 |
| US Department of Education ITF Reye Washington, DC | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $26,977 |
| University of Tampa ITF Celio Angel Tampa, FL | Scholarship Program: Scholarship | $26,597 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,960,434 | $2,460,019 | $3,247,282 | $2,613,161 | 121 | $3,019,930 | $2,239,420 | $1,891,694 |
| 2023 | $36,826,843 | $1,406,079 | $2,834,012 | $2,246,607 | 103 | $2,633,823 | $1,182,049 | $1,771,646 |
| 2022 | $33,488,841 | $1,441,754 | $2,808,288 | $2,269,304 | 104 | $2,627,409 | $1,054,803 | $2,002,864 |
| 2021 | $42,111,482 | $1,158,431 | $2,593,947 | $2,105,019 | 91 | $2,395,085 | $938,451 | $1,978,505 |
| 2020 | $37,339,734 | $1,791,694 | $2,190,973 | $1,724,729 | 80 | — | $1,316,921 | $1,785,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smalley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is awarding scholarships to public high school seniors who need financial aid to attend college. Scholarship payments may cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and related expenses. In certain cases, a college may provide part of the funds to a student for books, supplies, and other related expenses.
Reported recipients include colleges and universities, as well as other educational organizations. For example, the University of Massachusetts Amherst describes its mission as strengthening ties between the university and its alumni and facilitating alumni support. MIT describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. Bridgewater State University Foundation says it assists the university with teaching, learning, and research where little or no state funding is available.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 121 grants totaling $2,613,161. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. Separately, the foundation stated that it disbursed $2,383,161 in scholarships for 119 individual students during 2024.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $200,000 to Ohio Wesleyan University for an endowment; $54,756 to Boston University for a scholarship program; $48,900 to Columbia University for a scholarship program; $39,087 to New York University for a scholarship program; and $36,589 to SUNY at Binghamton University for a scholarship program.
The foundation also reported grants of $34,000 to College of the Holy Cross, $30,000 to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy, $28,571 to Northeastern University, $26,977 to the U.S. Department of Education, $26,597 to the University of Tampa, $26,100 to Carnegie Mellon University, and $25,000 to Allegheny College. The listed purposes for these grants were scholarship programs, except for the St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy grant, which was for an endowment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marie Eslinger as director and president; Constantine Kreatsoulas as director and vice president; Catherine Caamano as director and treasurer; and Martin Saiman and Cynthia Siderman as directors.
Smalley Foundation Inc is led by Marie Eslinger, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marie Eslinger
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Constantine Kreatsoulas
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Cynthia Siderman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Martin Saiman
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Catherine Caamano
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cathy Caamano (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Riordan (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $171K, to Marie Eslinger (Director, President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Smalley Foundation Inc
How much does Smalley Foundation Inc give each year?
Smalley Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 121 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 103 grants.
What is Smalley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Smalley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,596, across 121 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smalley Foundation Inc give grants?
Smalley Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bronx, NY (12 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Boston, MA (8 grants) and Worcester, MA (7 grants).
Does Smalley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 121 grants with a stated purpose on Smalley Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Program: Scholarship" (119 grants).
Who are Smalley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Smalley Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio Wesleyan University ($200,000), University of Massachusetts Amherst ($129,700 across 6 grants) and Boston University ITF Woodside Anna ($54,756), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($443,658), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smalley Foundation Inc?
Smalley Foundation Inc reported $39.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smalley Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is awarding scholarships to public high school seniors who need financial aid to attend college. Scholarship payments may cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and related expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smalley Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smalley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Smalley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6225947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Smalley Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 2020–2024
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