The Christopher D Smithers
The Christopher D Smithers is a private foundation, based in Mill Neck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $163K.
The Christopher D Smithers at a glance
In short: The Christopher D Smithers gave $76K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,250
- +2950.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,708
- +916.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,302,494
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Christopher D Smithers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell ILR School ($25K). Together the top 6 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Christopher D Smithers gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 346% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $125K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell ILR School Ithaca, NY | Research and Education | $25,000 |
| Licadd Williston Park, NY | Addiction Referral Services | $22,250 |
| Occam Observatory New York, NY | Cultural Education | $12,000 |
| Consiglio Internazionale Del Cinema New York, NY | Cultural Education | $10,000 |
| American Society of Addiction Med Chevy Chase, MD | Research & Prevention | $5,000 |
| Ncadd Westchester White Plains, NY | Addiction Referral Services | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,302,494 | $367,631 | $557,294 | $76,250 | 6 | $483,061 | $162,525 | $139,547 |
| 2023 | $2,485,687 | $241,954 | $347,157 | $2,500 | 2 | $274,362 | $154,145 | $135,470 |
| 2022 | $2,580,612 | $179,788 | $470,147 | $125,100 | 7 | $275,562 | $161,810 | $154,275 |
| 2021 | $2,076,037 | $349,421 | $466,709 | $118,016 | 7 | $393,345 | $321,713 | $163,903 |
| 2020 | $3,086,560 | $260,408 | $398,813 | $72,500 | 6 | — | $231,695 | $172,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christopher D Smithers reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Christopher D Smithers is led by Nikki Smithers, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nikki Smithers
President
On filings since 2020
$168K (2020) → $168K (2024)
M. Elizabeth Brothers
Honorary Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas Pace
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas Smithers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Brinkley Smithers
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacia Murphy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Smithers Jr.
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel B. Bacharach (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $168K, to Nikki Smithers (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Christopher D Smithers
How much does The Christopher D Smithers give each year?
The Christopher D Smithers gave $76K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is The Christopher D Smithers's typical grant size?
The Christopher D Smithers's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $12,708, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Christopher D Smithers give grants?
The Christopher D Smithers gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Christopher D Smithers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Christopher D Smithers's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Christopher D Smithers's largest grantees?
The Christopher D Smithers's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell ILR School ($25,000), Licadd ($22,250) and Occam Observatory ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Christopher D Smithers?
The Christopher D Smithers reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $483K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Christopher D Smithers's EIN?
The Christopher D Smithers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1861928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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