The David & Vickie Smick Foundation
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. It made 28 charitable grants totaling $3,954,000 in 2024 to organizations in several states.
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation at a glance
In short: The David & Vickie Smick Foundation gave $4.0M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $141K), mostly in District of Columbia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,954,000
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $141,214
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $25,188,579
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (82% 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 The David & Vickie Smick Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing requests a letter to David Smick describing the use of funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David Smick
Mailing address: 10670 Eton Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (212) 935-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David & Vickie Smick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Csie ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 98 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 5% each went to California and New York; and 2% each went to Massachusetts and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David & Vickie Smick Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $190K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 407% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Csie Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,250,000 |
| Black Opportunities Inc Bronx, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| 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 |
| Cedars Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Bear Givers New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $27,000 |
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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 | $25,188,579 | $2,678,626 | $3,966,865 | $3,954,000 | 28 | $3,954,000 | $1,368,626 | $972,133 |
| 2023 | $26,476,818 | $1,006,832 | $3,608,057 | $3,600,000 | 21 | $3,600,000 | $946,832 | $738,661 |
| 2022 | $29,078,043 | $4,172,935 | $3,833,000 | $3,833,000 | 12 | $3,833,000 | $2,112,935 | $864,530 |
| 2021 | $28,738,108 | $4,434,891 | $1,861,000 | $1,861,000 | 19 | $1,861,000 | $1,434,891 | $942,904 |
| 2020 | $26,164,217 | $3,248,474 | $1,311,660 | $1,311,300 | 18 | — | $1,248,474 | $500,783 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in varied areas. For example, Bear Givers says it brings joy to children and adults through teddy bears; Seven Arrows Elementary School describes a focus on learning, academic excellence, and community; and United Way of Indian River County says it works to improve lives through fundraising, volunteerism, advocacy, and support for local programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $3,954,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $3,250,000, with a median grant of $18,000. The largest listed grant was $3,250,000 to CSIE in Washington, DC. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Black Opportunities Inc. in the Bronx, New York; $50,000 each to Harlem Children’s Zone, Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, LHAAMC, Cedars-Sinai, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; and $40,000 to Bear Givers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Smick is listed as an officer on the 2024 filing.
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's only listed officer is David Smick, Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Smick
Officer
President → Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vickie Smick (2020) — Secretary
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 The David & Vickie Smick Foundation
How much does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation give each year?
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation gave $4.0M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 21 grants.
What is The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's typical grant size?
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $141,214, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David & Vickie Smick Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation give grants?
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Nantucket, MA (3 grants), Annapolis, MD (3 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's largest grantees?
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Csie ($3,250,000), Black Opportunities Inc ($100,000) and Harlem Childrens Zone ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David & Vickie Smick Foundation?
The David & Vickie Smick Foundation reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $972K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David & Vickie Smick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David & Vickie Smick Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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