Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family
The Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1968 in Wisconsin. Based in Neenah, WI, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in support of youth, community, and education initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-13.2% YoY
Grant Count
129
-3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-9.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:
- Youth development
- Community development
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation directs its support primarily to organizations in Wisconsin, Washington, and Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across Wisconsin, Washington, and Massachusetts, with particular activity in Wisconsin communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $47,484,985
- Total Annual Giving: $2,169,906
- Revenue: $2,722,552
- Expenses: $3,095,051
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $47,856,484
- Total Revenues: $2,699,551
- Total Expenses: $3,334,610
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David W Radford | Dir, Sec | 3 | $22,000 |
| Carlton Smith | Dir, Pres | 3 | $22,000 |
| Oliver Pierce Smith | Dir, Treas | 3 | $22,000 |
| Kristina M Vaccaro | Dir | 3 | $22,000 |
| Marc B Vaccaro | Dir | 3 | $22,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, ThedaCare announced the naming of a family birth center after Theda Clark Peters as part of a $100 million modernization initiative. The foundation has also supported the Encore! campaign for Fredericton's New Performing Arts Centre with a $1 million gift.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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