Smyth Foundation
Smyth Foundation is a private foundation, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $42K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$42K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smyth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Smyth Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Smyth Foundation is a private foundation, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $42K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $46,219 | $50,313 |
| Revenue | — | $232 | $139,578 |
| Expenses | $46,219 | $4,326 | $13,304,028 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $46,219 | $4,176 | $13,300,128 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $55,678 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,132 | $2,367 | $150,185 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charlottesville Area Community Foundation ($42,381).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesville, VA | final distribution | $42,381 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Wistar Morris III | Trustee | — | — |
| William B du Pont Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Smyth Foundation operate?
Smyth Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Smyth Foundation award?
In 2024, Smyth Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Smyth Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Smyth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Smyth Foundation's EIN?
Smyth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6178707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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