R.C. Smith Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “With a dedicated board that meets quarterly, the foundation ensures a thoughtful review of grant applications, promoting the welfare of the community through strategic funding efforts.”
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Geography
- In Chenango County, focusing on 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit local res
- Within Chenango County
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The R.C. Smith Foundation Grants support community initiatives in Chenango County, focusing on 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit local residents and programs. With a dedicated board that meets quarterly, the foundation ensures a thoughtful review of grant applications, promoting the welfare of the community through strategic funding efforts.
Supporting Chenango County Through Qualifying Grants
The Robert C. Smith Foundation was created in 2005 by Robert C. Smith, a life-long resident of Norwich, New York. The balance of our distributions have been provided to programs supporting the youth, our area food pantries and others in need. The Foundation has a nine-member Board of Directors which meets on a quarterly basis to review grant applications in accordance with policies established by the Board.
Eligibility
501 (c) (3) Organizations benefitting residents, facilities or programs affecting Chenango County.
What The R C Smith Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 48
- Total given
- $861K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,000–$50K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Norwich, NY; Greene, NY; Oxford, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Norwich Building Tomorrow · Norwich, NY
South broad street park
$50K
Holy Family Catholic Church · Norwich, NY
Quarterly distribution
$45K
St Paul's Catholic Church · Norwich, NY
Quarterly distribution
$45K
The Impact Project · Greene, NY
Building materials
$40K
Emmanuel Episcopal Church · Norwich, NY
Heating assistance program
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Religious
- Youth programs
- Food pantries
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