SMF Foundation
SMF Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chestnut Hill, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $351K. Net investment income was $914K.
SMF Foundation at a glance
In short: SMF Foundation gave $351K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $351,333
- +95.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,556
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,977,256
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who SMF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McLean Hospital ($100K). Together the top 6 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 28 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SMF Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2024) to $351K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Roslindale, MA | General Purpose | $83,333 |
| Brigham & Women's Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Brookline Center for Community Mental Health Brookline, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Charlestown Boys & Girls Club Charlestown, MA | General Purpose | $18,000 |
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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 | $4,977,256 | $917,613 | $361,658 | $351,333 | 6 | $351,333 | $913,638 | $278,181 |
| 2024 | $4,421,831 | $404,191 | $183,538 | $180,000 | 4 | $180,000 | $402,089 | $270,847 |
| 2023 | $4,201,178 | $163,599 | $285,033 | $275,000 | 6 | $275,000 | $153,636 | $252,482 |
| 2022 | $4,323,645 | $202,828 | $336,584 | $320,000 | 6 | $320,000 | $194,263 | $249,806 |
| 2021 | $4,457,401 | $428,769 | $311,312 | $299,250 | 6 | $299,250 | $415,100 | $283,589 |
| 2020 | $4,339,944 | $267,644 | $224,682 | $208,896 | 5 | — | $257,168 | $243,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SMF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $278K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SMF Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Naughton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherri A. Mahne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Mahne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 SMF Foundation
How much does SMF Foundation give each year?
SMF Foundation gave $351K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 4 grants.
What is SMF Foundation's typical grant size?
SMF Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,556, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SMF Foundation give grants?
SMF Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does SMF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SMF Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SMF Foundation's largest grantees?
SMF Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include McLean Hospital ($100,000), Hebrew Seniorlife ($83,333) and Brigham & Women's ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SMF Foundation?
SMF Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is SMF Foundation's EIN?
SMF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0679061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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