Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. It reported 25 grants totaling $306,770 in filing year 2025, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx at a glance
In short: Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx gave $307K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $306,770
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $12,271
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,917,261
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2233 Harlem Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: (815) 262-0733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Rock River Valley ($50K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 57 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 8% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2020) to $335K (2021). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rock River Valley Rockford, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Rockford Park District Rockford, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Whitefish Lake Conservation Gordon, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Greenwood Cemetery Rockford, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford Rockford, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Ski Broncs Loves Park, IL | General | $15,000 |
| YWCA Northwestern Illinois Rockford, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Severson Dells Education Rockford, IL | General | $14,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum Rockford, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra Rockford, IL | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,917,261 | $398,267 | $347,221 | $306,770 | 25 | $306,770 | $351,359 | $173,230 |
| 2024 | $2,866,215 | $219,639 | $36,695 | — | — | — | $182,843 | $162,167 |
| 2023 | $2,683,271 | $20,236 | $365,499 | $332,500 | 18 | $332,500 | $25,703 | $152,861 |
| 2022 | $3,028,534 | $-306,671 | $51,509 | — | — | — | — | $185,410 |
| 2021 | $3,375,114 | $718,266 | $364,739 | $335,335 | 14 | $312,835 | $649,698 | $190,568 |
| 2020 | $3,021,587 | $322,763 | $211,985 | $174,315 | 9 | — | $277,067 | $179,673 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants, listed as general-purpose contributions, went to organizations whose work includes community improvement, youth activities, family support, arts, conservation, and services for people with disabilities. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, United Way of Rock River Valley describes its mission as “uniting the collective power of the community to improve lives.” YWCA Northwestern Illinois says it provides advocacy and programming to support individual empowerment, including childcare, family advocacy, and adult literacy services. Rockford Dance Company describes its purpose as operating a dance school and organizing community performances.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $306,770. Grant amounts ranged from $4,120 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $50,000 to United Way of Rock River Valley, $25,000 each to Rockford Park District and Whitefish Lake Conservation, and $20,000 to Greenwood Cemetery. Other notable grants were $15,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Rockford, Ski Broncs, and YWCA Northwestern Illinois; $14,000 to Severson Dells Education; and $12,000 to Klehm Arboretum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dana Vincent, S Kinnie Smith, Scott C Sullivan, and Tyler B Smith as trustees.
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Vincent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Kinnie Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott C. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler B. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
How much does Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx give each year?
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx gave $307K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's typical grant size?
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,271, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx that year got $9K on average.
Where does Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx give grants?
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (18 grants).
Does Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's largest grantees?
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Rock River Valley ($50,000), Rockford Park District ($25,000) and Whitefish Lake Conservation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants, listed as general-purpose contributions, went to organizations whose work includes community improvement, youth activities, family support, arts, conservation, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's EIN?
Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6078557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smith-charitable-foundation-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-morg_d9b768a7e4fa44ef84f54131219ab667
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