Smith Family Foundation Inc
Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hamilton, New Jersey. In 2024, it gave $220,000 in grants to 25 charitable organizations.
Smith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Smith Family Foundation Inc gave $220K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,000
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,800
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,536,569
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Smith Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3812 Quakerbridge Road 207, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Phone: (732) 329-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of NJ ($78K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 84 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New Jersey (58%), the District of Columbia (11%), Pennsylvania (11%), Virginia (6%), and New Hampshire (5%). Listed 2024 recipients also include organizations in Connecticut, Maryland, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Smith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2024) to $239K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of NJ Morristown, NJ | For Charitable Purpose | $77,500 |
| Princeton Medical Center Foundation Plainsboro Twp, NJ | For Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War Washington, DC | For Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Trustees of the Lawrenceville Schoo Lawrenceville, NJ | For Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
| St Luke Catholic School McLean, VA | For Charitable Purpose | $10,500 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | For Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Victims of Communism Memorial Found Washington, DC | For Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | For Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Princeton Day School Princeton, NJ | For Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Naval Academy Foundation Annapolis, MD | For Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,536,569 | $422,522 | $261,044 | $220,000 | 25 | $220,000 | $384,652 | $241,563 |
| 2023 | $4,375,091 | $246,361 | $263,860 | $228,000 | 20 | $228,000 | $240,978 | $220,554 |
| 2022 | $4,392,590 | $165,701 | $259,344 | $230,500 | 19 | $230,500 | $144,904 | $220,636 |
| 2021 | $4,486,233 | $191,303 | $283,135 | $239,000 | 20 | $239,000 | $130,250 | $234,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Institute for the Study of War describes its mission as advancing an informed understanding of military affairs through research, analysis, and education. Trinity College describes its mission as providing excellence in liberal arts education, while Princeton Day School says it cultivates intellectual vitality and strength of character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $220,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $77,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $77,500 to Community Foundation of NJ, $20,000 to Princeton Medical Center Foundation, $15,000 to the Institute for the Study of War, and $12,500 to Trustees of the Lawrenceville Schoo. Other notable grants included $10,500 to St Luke Catholic School, $10,000 each to Dartmouth College, Victims of Communism Memorial Found, and Trinity College, and $5,000 each to Princeton Day School, Naval Academy Foundation, Princeton University, and Allan Margaret Keene Charitable Fd. The stated purpose for these listed grants was “For Charitable Purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald V Smith as President, Maureen Smith as Secretary, Colleen Smith and Meghan Harrison as Vice Presidents, and Brian Smith as Treasurer.
Smith Family Foundation Inc is led by Donald V Smith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald V Smith
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Harrison
Vice President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does Smith Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Smith Family Foundation Inc gave $220K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 20 grants.
What is Smith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Smith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,800, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Smith Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Smith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Smith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (5 grants), McLean, VA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Villanova, PA (2 grants).
Who are Smith Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Smith Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of NJ ($77,500), Princeton Medical Center Foundation ($20,000) and Institute for the Study of War ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Smith Family Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Institute for the Study of War describes its mission as advancing an informed understanding of military affairs through research, analysis, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Smith Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0637996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Smith Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Smith Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smith-family-foundation-inc-morg_71ee3580df9e4b58a7ba65dbd8362ae5
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