The Smith Children Family Foundation
The Smith Children Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports $42,000 in grants to 15 organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Smith Children Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Smith Children Family Foundation gave $42K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,000
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,800
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $702,912
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% 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 Smith Children Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2565 Twigwood Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: (513) 553-3645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Smith Children Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities Southwest Ohio ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio organizations received 50% of grant dollars and North Carolina organizations received 38%. Massachusetts and New York each received 5%, and Virginia received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Smith Children Family Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). 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 $39K (2023) to $44K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Southwest Ohio Cincinnati, OH | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Neighbors Opposing Pit Expansion New Richmond, OH | Public Charity | $7,000 |
| National Public Radio Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Beth David Synagogue Greensboro, NC | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry Greensboro, NC | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham Durham, NC | Public Charity | $2,500 |
| A Special Blend Greensboro, NC | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Partners on Health Boston, MA | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| NC Warn Durham, NC | Public Charity | $2,000 |
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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 | $702,912 | $35,699 | $51,983 | $42,000 | 15 | $42,000 | $18,965 |
| 2023 | $719,196 | $95,199 | $48,613 | $39,000 | 13 | $39,000 | $18,202 |
| 2022 | $672,610 | $192,558 | $47,024 | $44,000 | 12 | $47,024 | $14,476 |
| 2021 | $527,076 | $81,334 | $46,289 | $41,000 | 11 | $46,289 | $12,904 |
| 2020 | $492,031 | $20,507 | $46,381 | $43,200 | 10 | — | $11,422 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes food, shelter, and services for neighbors in need; support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty; clean-energy advocacy; and employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
For example, Greensboro Urban Ministry describes its mission as expressing the love of God to neighbors in need by offering food, shelter, and solutions. Urban Ministries of Durham describes providing case management, emergency shelter, meals, groceries, clothing, referrals, training, and educational enrichment. NC WARN describes working to address climate change and promote clean, efficient energy in North Carolina. A Special Blend describes employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a coffee-shop setting.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $42,000 in 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to Catholic Charities Southwest Ohio, $7,000 to Neighbors Opposing Pit Expansion, and $4,000 to National Public Radio Cincinnati. The foundation also gave $3,000 each to Beth David Synagogue and Greensboro Urban Ministry, and $2,500 to Urban Ministries of Durham.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Laura C. Barrett as Trustee/Sec, Michael T. Smith as Trustee/President, Jennifer Smith Westcott as VP, and Peter Smith Barrett as VP.
The Smith Children Family Foundation is led by Michael T. Smith, Trustee & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael T. Smith
Trustee & President
Trustee & Vice President → Trustee & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura C. Barrett
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Smith Westcott
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Smith Barrett
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
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 Smith Children Family Foundation
How much does The Smith Children Family Foundation give each year?
The Smith Children Family Foundation gave $42K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 13 grants.
What is The Smith Children Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Smith Children Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,800, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Smith Children Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Smith Children Family Foundation give grants?
The Smith Children Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (5 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does The Smith Children Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Smith Children Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (15 grants).
Who are The Smith Children Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Smith Children Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities Southwest Ohio ($10,000), Neighbors Opposing Pit Expansion ($7,000) and National Public Radio Cincinnati ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Smith Children Family Foundation?
The Smith Children Family Foundation reported $703K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What does The Smith Children Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Smith Children Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Smith Children Family Foundation's EIN?
The Smith Children Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0227042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Smith Children Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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