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Flora Bernice Smith Foundation is a private trust based in SYRACUSE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Flora Bernice Smith Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $788K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $158K and $291K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $291K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $33K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$19K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$26K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Flora Bernice Smith Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Flora Bernice Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $788K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $33K.
Flora Bernice Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Flora Bernice Smith Foundation is headquartered in SYRACUSE, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Spencer | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Mary Anne Cody | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Anne Ruffer | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
$202K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$158K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$41K
Distribution Amount
$142K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$788K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmcrest Chidlren'S CenterCAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR DORMITORIESCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO DORMATORIES | Syracuse, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Central New York Society For Prevention Of Cruelty AnimalsCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Syracuse, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Aurora Of Central New York IncAIDS AND DEVICES FOR VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAM | Syracuse, NY | $17K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of SyracuseWORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAM/HORIZONS EDUCATION TOURSUPPORT FOR CRUCIAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT TO CLUBS | Syracuse, NY | $17K | 2023 |
| St Joseph'S Health FoundationEQUIPMENT PURCHASE |
| Syracuse, NY |
| $16K |
| 2023 |
| House Of Providence AssociationCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO RESIDENT APARTMENTCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR RESIDENT APARTMENT | Syracuse, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Of The LakeCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS (ROOFING, MASONRY, ETC.) | Skaneateles, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Crouse Irving FoundationFURNISHINGS FOR PATIENT PATIO | Syracuse, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| St Thomas PreparatorySEMINARY FUND | Syracuse, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Crouse Irving Memorial HospitalADDICTION TREATMENT FACILITY | Syracuse, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| St Joseph'S HospitalSTAFF BREAKROOM COSTS | Syracuse, NY | $17K | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of SyracuseREMOTE LEARNING FACILITIES | Syracuse, NY | $14K | 2020 |
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