Smikis Foundation
The Smikis Foundation is a private foundation established in 1993 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, environment, community development, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$803K
-5.6% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Environment — using law, science, and research to protect Minnesota's environment and natural resources
- Community and Economic Development — work with families in the Twin Cities metro to achieve greater self-sufficiency
- Human Services
- Youth Development and Youth Organizing
- Shelter, Residential Care, and Housing Services
- Community Improvement
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
approximately $154 (based on historical data)
Average Grant
approximately $154 (based on historical data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports initiatives in Minnesota, with specific activity in:
- Afton
- Eagan
- Minneapolis
- St. Louis Park
- St. Paul
- Woodbury
The foundation also supports work in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14,837,095
- Total Revenue: $1,018,488
- Total Expenses: $5,828,112
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,332,453
- Total Giving: $802,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
117 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 directed by:
- David B. Hartwell (uncompensated director)
- Jill KH Geoffrion (uncompensated director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID B HARTWELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JILL KH GEOFFRION | DIRECTOR | — | — |
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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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