The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey. It made 28 grants totaling $2,426,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including educational institutions, cultural organizations, hospitals, and research organizations.
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation gave $2.4M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Florida. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,426,000
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,643
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,488,168
- -20.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (9 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% 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 Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Christopher Minnetian as the contact and states that no form or materials are required and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher Minnetian
Mailing address: C/O Smith Mgmt PO Box 191, Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (646) 779-4400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Society of the Four Arts ($525K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 122 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (58%), New York (19%), Connecticut (15%), Pennsylvania (3%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 28 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). 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 $824K (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $525,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $500,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $375,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $175,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $150,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $100,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home Southampton, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $76,000 |
| UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Grant | $75,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $50,500 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation Southampton, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,488,168 | $636,984 | $2,431,790 | $2,426,000 | 28 | $2,426,395 | $636,589 |
| 2023 | $9,356,974 | $496,752 | $2,282,550 | $2,270,100 | 23 | $2,279,455 | $487,397 |
| 2022 | $10,948,159 | $115,441 | $1,152,378 | $1,144,500 | 23 | $1,151,569 | $108,372 |
| 2021 | $11,879,709 | $-867,197 | $2,135,709 | $2,127,550 | 25 | $2,134,596 | — |
| 2020 | $14,882,615 | $-164,216 | $832,248 | $824,000 | 23 | — | — |
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 grants went to organizations with varied missions. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Greenwich Country Day School describes its mission as helping children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in study, play, and character. The Norton Museum of Art says it welcomes visitors to experience the power of art through programs and collections. Other 2024 recipients included universities, cancer centers, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $2,426,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $525,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $525,000 to The Society of the Four Arts, $500,000 to the University of Miami, $375,000 to Greenwich Country Day School, $175,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and $150,000 to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The filing lists these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara S Smith as president, Randall D Smith as vice president, Thomas Del Bosco as treasurer, Christopher Minnetian as secretary, and Kalman Vidomlanski as vice president.
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation is led by Barbara S. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara S. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Minnetian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kalman Vidomlanski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randall D. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Del Bosco
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 The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation
How much does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation give each year?
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation gave $2.4M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 23 grants.
What is The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $86,643, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation give grants?
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Southampton, NY (3 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Society of the Four Arts ($525,000), University of Miami ($500,000) and Greenwich Country Day School ($375,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation?
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $637K.
What does The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Randall & Barbara Smith 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 Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's EIN?
The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3748695. 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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Grantable. (2026). The Randall & Barbara Smith Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-randall-and-barbara-smith-foundation-morg_ac6afefc45c34b00b66409bc5a87d4e2
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