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Harold B Smith Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Briar Hall LLC. It holds total assets of $71.4M. Annual income is reported at $67.5M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2019 to $71.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. According to available records, Harold B Smith Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $659K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.8M in 2021 to $1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $498K to $1M, with an average award of $704K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Harold B Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Harold B Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $659K, with an average of $704K. Individual grants have ranged from $498K to $1M.
Harold B Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harold B Smith Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Smith Reedy | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia Smith Douglass | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carrie Smith Grant | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephanie Smith Choo | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$71.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$71.4M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$704K
Median Grant
$659K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$1M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry LibraryPRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND | Chicago, IL | $507K | 2023 |