Smith Family Foundation Inc
Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Trenton, New Jersey. It provides funding opportunities to 501(c)(3) organizations committed to empowering Trenton, with an emphasis in its stated grant-cycle criteria on leadership and capacity building and participation in training and enrichment sessions.
Smith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Smith Family Foundation Inc gave $289K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $288,685
- +181.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +65.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,447
- +70.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $8,217,958
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Smith Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit online with a complete 501(c)(3) designation letter; applicants must be located in or serve communities within the Trenton service area. No award restrictions are stated.
- Review Cycle
- December 31.
- Deadline
- December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Smith Family Foundation
Mailing address: 471 Parkway Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
Phone: (609) 888-6300
Website: https://www.smithfamilyfoundationnj.org
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trenton Circus Squad ($25K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 131 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s application criteria center on organizations located in or serving communities within the Trenton service area. In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to New Jersey recipients; the reported shares for other states were Georgia 3%, Ohio 2%, Vermont 2%, and Pennsylvania 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
How Smith Family Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $102K (2024) to $289K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Circus Squad Trenton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Urban Promise Trenton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Age-Out Angels Trenton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Trenton Youth Wrestling Trenton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $17,500 |
| EveryBody Finds Inner Tenacity Hamilton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $16,500 |
| Beauty To the Block Trenton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $15,500 |
| Trenton Makes Athletic Center Trenton, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Kean University Union, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Mercer County Community College West Windsor Twnship, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,217,958 | $884,786 | $1,431,214 | $288,685 | 53 | $1,394,236 | $432,745 |
| 2024 | $8,501,502 | $1,317,543 | $1,135,789 | $102,400 | 32 | $1,086,210 | $987,965 |
| 2023 | $8,584,241 | $1,392,099 | $1,265,351 | $164,267 | 13 | $1,215,087 | $634,095 |
| 2022 | $8,431,524 | $1,502,926 | $1,053,143 | $105,536 | 1 | $1,027,886 | $422,002 |
| 2021 | $9,075,414 | $726,107 | $1,223,828 | $239,450 | 32 | — | $386,109 |
| 2020 | $8,496,496 | $1,831,265 | $1,239,119 | $221,380 | 26 | — | $248,691 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to fund 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate a commitment to empowering the city of Trenton and a need for leadership and capacity building.
Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe work in sports, education, music, youth development, higher education, and homelessness services. For example, Trenton Makes Athletic Center says its mission is to create a pathway to success through sports, education, and community; Capital Harmony Works says it empowers young people through music; and HomeFront says it works to end homelessness in Central New Jersey.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $288,685. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $25,000 each to Trenton Circus Squad, Urban Promise, The Age-Out Angels, and Trenton Youth Wrestling; $17,500 to Rutgers University; $16,500 to EveryBody Finds Inner Tenacity; and $15,500 to Beauty To the Block.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, organizations must submit online with a complete 501(c)(3) designation letter and be located in, or provide services to, communities within the Trenton service area. The filing states no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine Nunnally as Executive Director; Pearlie Smith, Marsha Moore, Tracy Smith, Steven Smith, and Harold Smith as directors; Tyrell Smith as Treasurer; Valerie Arthur as Chairman; Teela Smith as Secretary; and Rene Smith as Vice Chair.
Smith Family Foundation Inc is led by Katherine Nunnally, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Nunnally
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Valerie Arthur
Chairman
Chairman → Executive Chair, 2021
Executive Chair → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Harold Smith
Director
Board Member → Program Manager, 2022
Program Manager → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $56K (2025)
Jacqueline Hamilton
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Moore
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pearlie Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Smith
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Smith
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Makeda Nunnally
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teela Smith
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Tyrell Smith
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $41K (2025)
Rene Smith
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Rene Idowu (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Darius Ansley (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Maurice Smith (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jodie Sessoms (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Seamon Smith (2020) — Vice Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $56K, to Harold Smith (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Smith Family Foundation Inc
How much does Smith Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Smith Family Foundation Inc gave $289K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 32 grants.
What is Smith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Smith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,447, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Smith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Trenton, NJ (28 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants), Lawrenceville, NJ (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Who are Smith Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Smith Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Trenton Circus Squad ($25,000), Urban Promise ($25,000) and The Age-Out Angels ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Smith Family Foundation Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $885K.
What does Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to fund 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate a commitment to empowering the city of Trenton and a need for leadership and capacity building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Submit online with a complete 501(c)(3) designation letter; applicants must be located in or serve communities within the Trenton service area. 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 81-3238811. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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