The Smigel Foundation Inc
The Smigel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Smigel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Smigel Foundation Inc gave $9K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $568.75), top state Georgia. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,100
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $569
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $188,766
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Smigel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 Dombey Road, Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: (757) 603-1573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Smigel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospit ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (45%), Tennessee (18%), Washington, DC (11%), Virginia (11%), and Connecticut (5%), with additional grants to recipients in other states. These figures describe the locations of recipients in that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Smigel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $475; repeat grants $625. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit Memphis, TN | Operations | $1,600 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Savannah, GA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Old Savannah City Mission Savannah, GA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Gloucester Mathews Humane Society Gloucester, VA | Operations | $500 |
| Savannah Philharmonic Savannah, GA | Operations | $500 |
| Suffield Academy Suffield, CT | Operations | $500 |
| Save the Manatte Longwood, FL | Operations | $500 |
| PBS Georgia Atlanta, GA | Operations | $500 |
| RMHC Richmond, VA | Operations | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,766 | $21,484 | $10,198 | $9,100 | 16 | $9,100 | $20,386 | $10,452 |
| 2024 | $177,480 | $32,635 | $12,552 | $11,800 | 16 | $11,800 | $31,883 | $9,534 |
| 2023 | $157,397 | $11,588 | $15,760 | $11,000 | 19 | $11,000 | $6,828 | $9,538 |
| 2022 | $161,569 | $9,766 | $11,976 | $7,550 | 13 | $7,550 | $5,935 | $9,970 |
| 2021 | $163,779 | $16,566 | $14,881 | $10,950 | 18 | $10,950 | $13,220 | $10,368 |
| 2020 | $162,094 | $4,073 | $11,903 | $8,200 | 16 | — | $945 | $9,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Smigel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span emergency services and recovery programs, secondary education, orchestral performances, children’s theatre, and animal rescue. For example, Old Savannah City Mission describes its work as providing emergency services and gospel ministries, while Savannah Philharmonic says it aims to enrich the community through orchestral performances and promote appreciation of the arts. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $9,100 across 16 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,600, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $1,600 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for operations; $1,000 each to the Salvation Army in Savannah and Old Savannah City Mission for operations; and $500 each to Savannah Philharmonic and Suffield Academy for operations. Other 2025 recipients included Savannah Children’s Theatre, which received $250, and Coastal Pet Rescue, which received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey A. Smigel as president and trustee, and Jason E. Smigel and Austin E. Smigel as trustees.
The Smigel Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey A. Smigel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey A. Smigel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin E. Smigel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason E. Smigel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara E. Smigel (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Smigel Foundation Inc
How much does The Smigel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Smigel Foundation Inc gave $9K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 16 grants.
What is The Smigel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Smigel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $569, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Smigel Foundation Inc that year got $475 on average.
Where does The Smigel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Smigel Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (18%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (8 grants).
Does The Smigel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Smigel Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (16 grants).
Who are The Smigel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Smigel Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospit ($1,600), Salvation Army ($1,000) and Old Savannah City Mission ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Smigel Foundation Inc?
The Smigel Foundation Inc reported $189K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Smigel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span emergency services and recovery programs, secondary education, orchestral performances, children’s theatre, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Smigel Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Smigel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Smigel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2370216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Smigel Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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