Funding Amount

US $25,000 - US $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • You must be a US-Based, 501c.3 nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS.
  • You are able to quantify your potential positive impact in the world.
  • You are able to communicate how your organization is differentiated and better than other ecosystem players.

Overview

The Smart Family Fund is a private foundation dedicated to supporting early-stage non-profits that demonstrate the potential for scalable, positive impact. With grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, they aim to assist organizations in refining their models and preparing for larger investments. The foundation, guided by three brothers, focuses on mentoring and backing social entrepreneurs facing challenges in securing funding for innovative yet untested ideas, fostering a brighter future for communities.

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We fund early-stage non-profits with the potential for positive, scalable impact that have not yet demonstrated the efficacy needed for growth funding or a sustainable model.
Our Philanthropic Role
Social entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, especially when their initiatives are still in the early stages. Securing funding for innovative but untested ideas can be particularly daunting without extensive performance data to attract large-scale investors.
Small Grants Make a Big Difference
Each year, we make grants, ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. When we find an organization that is making significant advances, we work with them to grow their programs, and get them ready for more significant funders who can support them through the growth phase.
All applications must be submitted through this application portal. Our goal is to keep it as simple as possible for you to apply and for us to be able to review.

Eligibility

You must be a US-Based, 501c.3 nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS.

What The Smart Family Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
32
Total given
$1.51M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$10K–$250K
  • By dollars: California 36%, District of Columbia 17%, Maryland 13%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA.
  • 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Recidiviz Inc · Oakland, CA

    Recidiviz funding request 2024

    $250K

  • Votingworks · San Francisco, CA

    Votingworks funding request 2024

    $200K

  • Lets Get Ready Inc · New York, NY

    Lets get ready - ongoing grant 2024

    $100K

  • The Global Good Fund · Glenwood, MD

    The global good fund 2024 - ongoing grant

    $100K

  • Career Technical Education Solutions · Marietta, OH

    Ongoing support - 2024

    $70K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Seed grants
  • Capacity building

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