Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $10,000 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation, established by Fort Wayne resident Benjamin H. Smyser, focuses on supporting various charitable causes primarily within the Fort Wayne area. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) compliant to qualify for funding, with a preference for local beneficiaries. While there are no strict geographic limitations, preference is given to those serving Indiana residents.
Benjamin H. Smyser, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, created the Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation to award grants for a variety of charitable purposes. Mr. Smyser passed away on December 29, 1968.
To provide grants for a variety of charitable causes, primarily in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Fort Wayne, IN.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
League for the Blind & Disabled Inc · Fort Wayne, IN
General operating
$5,000
Homebound Meals Inc · Fort Wayne, IN
General operating
$5,000
Fort Wayne Childrens Choir Inc · Fort Wayne, IN
General operating
$5,000
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayn · Fort Wayne, IN
General operating
$5,000
Healthier Moms and Babies Inc · Fort Wayne, IN
General operating
$5,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Education
- Environment
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Religious
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