The David & Vickie Smick Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker VERO BEACH, FL EIN: 52-1904519

The David & Vickie Smick Foundation is a private foundation established in 1995 and based in Vero Beach, Florida. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$25.2M

-4.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.0M

+9.8% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$141K

-17.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David & Vickie Smick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $972K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 16 grants in 2022. Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $3,500,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily concentrated in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $12.3M (84%)

New York $650K (4%)

Massachusetts $478K (3%)

California $467K (3%)

Florida $340K (2%)

Maryland $220K (2%)

Illinois $55K (0%)

Virginia $45K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New York Virginia Washington

Cities

AnnapolisArlingtonBaltimoreBedfordBronxChicagoEdmondsHollywoodLos AngelesNantucketNew YorkPacific PalisadesSanta MonicaShermanVero BeachWashingtonWest HollywoodWoodland Hills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $25,188,579
Total Giving: $3,954,000
Total Expenses: $3,966,865
Total Revenue: $2,678,626

As of Fiscal Year 2022:

Total Assets: $29,078,043
Total Expenses: $3,833,000
Total Revenues: $4,172,935
Total grants, contributions, etc.: $2,060,000
Investment income and dividends: $146,661
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,966,274

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$25,188,579	$26,476,818	$29,078,043
Revenue	$2,678,626	$1,006,832	$4,172,935
Expenses	$3,966,865	$3,608,057	$3,833,000
Qualifying Distributions	$3,954,000	$3,600,000	$3,833,000
Net Investment Income	$1,368,626	$946,832	$2,112,935
Distributable Amount	$972,133	$738,661	$864,530

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Csie ($3,250,000), Black Opportunities Inc ($100,000), Harlem Childrens Zone ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BEAR GIVERS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$40,000
HARLEM CHILDRENS ZONE NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$50,000
BOSTON MEDFLIGHT BEDFORD, MA	CHARITABLE	$10,000
NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATI NANTUCKET, MA	CHARITABLE	$50,000
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER FDN VERO BEACH, FL	CHARITABLE	$50,000
LHAAMC ANNAPOLIS, MD	CHARITABLE	$50,000
ST JUDES CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITA ARLINGTON, VA	CHARITABLE	$25,000
CEDARS SINAI LOS ANGELES, CA	CHARITABLE	$50,000
GREAT HARBOR YACHT CLUB FOUNDATION NANTUCKET, MA	CHARITABLE	$10,000
CTAOP LOS ANGELES, CA	CHARITABLE	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

David M. Smick is associated with the foundation as a founder/supporter. Vickie Smick is also listed as a founder/supporter.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID SMICK	OFFICER	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 10670 Eton Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

How do I apply for a grant from The David & Vickie Smick Foundation?

The foundation made 16 grants in 2022. Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $3,500,000. Recent grants documented include: • Harlem Children's Zone: $100,000 (2022) • Cedars Sinai: $50,000 (2022) • Bear Givers: $25,000 (2022) Total giving in 2024 was $3,954,000.

Where does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily concentrated in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation award?

In 2024, The David & Vickie Smick Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $141K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The David & Vickie Smick Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The David & Vickie Smick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $972K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's EIN?

The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1904519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.