The Samantha C Smith Foundation
Providing educational and youth hockey scholarships for athletes and scholars in samanthas name
The Samantha C Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samantha C Smith Foundation gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $8,750
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $787,211
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Samantha C Smith Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Samantha C Smith Foundation
Who The Samantha C Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pinkerton Academy ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinkerton Academy Derry, NH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Community College System of NH Manchester, NH | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Thomas College Waterville, ME | Scholarship | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $787,211 | $206,127 | $56,396 | $35,000 | 4 | $42,909 |
| 2023 | $584,755 | $144,017 | $43,273 | — | — | $8,688 |
| 2022 | $461,966 | $53,763 | $26,272 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $442,268 | $73,103 | $7,454 | — | — | — |
About The Samantha C Smith Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Samantha C Smith Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Auburn, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $787K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samantha C Smith Foundation is led by Daniel A. Smith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel A. Smith
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Lavoie
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim E. Lanigan-Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Longval
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Trombi
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffanie Cristofori
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Samantha C Smith Foundation
How much does The Samantha C Smith Foundation give each year?
The Samantha C Smith Foundation gave $35K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Samantha C Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samantha C Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Samantha C Smith Foundation give grants?
The Samantha C Smith Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and Maine (20%).
Does The Samantha C Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Samantha C Smith Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
How large is The Samantha C Smith Foundation?
The Samantha C Smith Foundation reported $787K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is The Samantha C Smith Foundation?
The Samantha C Smith Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Auburn, NH. It holds $787K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Samantha C Smith Foundation's EIN?
The Samantha C Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1474607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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