Stephen S and Dolores R Smith
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith is a private foundation based in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, filing as a Form 990-PF organization. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $346,907 to charitable organizations.
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith at a glance
In short: Stephen S and Dolores R Smith gave $347K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $346,907
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,083
- +110.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,184,012
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (10 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% 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 Stephen S and Dolores R Smith
- 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: 1246 Forest Hill Drive, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 646-2430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen S and Dolores R Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Play on Philly ($61K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 125 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (54%), Ohio (18%), New York (10%), Washington, DC (7%), and Nebraska (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen S and Dolores R Smith open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 23 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 389% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2023) to $626K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play on Philly Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $60,725 |
| Xavier Univ Cincinnati, OH | General Contribution | $47,401 |
| Deskovic Foundation Bronx, NY | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Liguori Academy Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum Art Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Lansdale Catholic Lansdale, PA | General Contribution | $15,863 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary Lower Gwynedd, PA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| The Camping and Education Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Facts Management Lincoln, NE | General Contribution | $11,963 |
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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 | $1,184,012 | $464,654 | $346,927 | $346,907 | 23 | $346,907 | $464,634 | $89,274 |
| 2023 | $1,066,285 | $467,983 | $215,008 | $215,008 | 30 | $215,008 | $467,983 | $82,785 |
| 2022 | $813,310 | $849,648 | $315,666 | $309,178 | 20 | $315,666 | $139,865 | $82,968 |
| 2021 | $661,037 | $318,388 | $245,102 | $245,092 | 26 | $245,092 | $137,377 | $81,771 |
| 2020 | $739,630 | $341,019 | $625,973 | $625,963 | 26 | — | $341,009 | $86,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen S and Dolores R Smith reported a distributable amount of $89K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Play On Philly says it provides underserved Philadelphia children with transformative music education; the Camping and Education Foundation says it develops young people through wilderness experiences; and Historic Trappe says it preserves and shares the historic places, landscapes, and heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania. The Cato Institute describes its mission as advancing ideas and policies related to individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $346,907. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $60,725, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $60,725 to Play On Philly, $47,401 to Xavier University, $30,000 to the Deskovic Foundation, $25,000 each to the Cato Institute, Liguori Academy, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and $15,863 to Lansdale Catholic. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary and $15,000 to the Camping and Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen S Smith as president and Dolores R Smith as secretary-treasurer.
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith is led by Stephen S. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen S. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dolores R. Smith
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Stephen S and Dolores R Smith
How much does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith give each year?
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith gave $347K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 30 grants.
What is Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's typical grant size?
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,083, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen S and Dolores R Smith that year got $14K on average.
Where does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith give grants?
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (18%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's largest grantees?
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's largest 2024 grantees include Play on Philly ($60,725), Xavier Univ ($47,401) and Deskovic Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen S and Dolores R Smith?
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen S and Dolores R Smith?
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 Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's EIN?
Stephen S and Dolores R Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3019893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stephen S and Dolores R Smith 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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