//
Also known as: PROMOTE CHRISTIANITY
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Harold C Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in WHEATON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Wiggin And Dana Llp. It holds total assets of $82.7M. Annual income is reported at $20.4M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2014 to $79M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Colorado, Georgia. According to available records, Harold C Smith Foundation has made 109 grants totaling $21.2M, with a median grant of $161K. Annual giving has decreased from $16.2M in 2022 to $5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $900K, with an average award of $194K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Oklahoma, Illinois, which account for 28% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$200K
Average Grant
$347K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 21 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.
Harold C Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 109 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OK, IL.
Harold C Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $21.2M across 109 grants. The median grant size is $161K, with an average of $194K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $900K.
Harold C Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harold C Smith Foundation is headquartered in WHEATON, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Jerome | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $230K | $10K | $243K |
| Jamie Tong | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/04/2022) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kurt Kaboth | DIRECTOR (THRU 07/09/2022) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Denny Matthews | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald Gehlbach | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pierre Arty | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hans Anderson | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Whittle | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.1M
Total Assets
$79M
Fair Market Value
$79M
Net Worth
$79M
Grants Paid
$5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2M
Distribution Amount
$3.7M
Total: $61.3M
Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$21.2M
Average Grant
$194K
Median Grant
$161K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage SchoolUS INITIATIVE: PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS, INCLUDING MINISTRY FAMILIES, AND STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES | Trumbull, CT | $250K | 2023 |
| Vision Communications InternationalMIDDLE EAST: SUPPORT WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN/INITIATIVE IN EGYPT | Fort Worth, TX | $600K | 2023 |
| Wheaton CollegeSUPPORT HISTORY DEPARTMENT'S SERIES AND PAPER COMPETITION AIMED AT BUILDING FAITH AND COMMUNITY AMONGST STUDENTS | Wheaton, IL | $500K | 2023 |
| India Gospel LeagueBUILD LIFE CENTERS IN RURAL INDIA | Hudson, OH | $300K | 2023 |
| Clapham Group ConferenceUS INITIATIVE: SUPPORT FOR 2023 GREAT OBJECTS GATHERING ON FRACTURED WELLBEING ADDRESSING HOW THE CHURCH CAN LIVE FAITHFULLY IN THE MIDST OF A DISORIENTED CULTURE. | Springfield, VA | $300K | 2023 |
| Hope HealsUS INITIATIVE: COVER COSTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AFFECTED BY DISABILITY TO ATTEND HOPE HEALS CAMP | Atlanta, GA | $300K | 2023 |
| Ananias HouseMIDDLE EAST: SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR REFUGEES IN LEBANON | Houston, TX | $300K | 2023 |
| Chicago Hope Academy - ChaUS INITIATIVE: ENHANCE CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT SPIRITUAL LIFE AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH THE DIVERSE LEARNERS, COUNSELING, AND SPIRITUAL LIFE PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| New Life HomeUS INITIATIVE: PROVIDE EXPANDED COUNSELING SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING SUPPORT | Manchester, NH | $200K | 2023 |
| Helimission IncSUPPORT THE PERMANENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR PROVIDE HOPE IN ACTION'S CHRISTIAN TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE DRC | Lima, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Mena Trauma Healing Resource CenterMIDDLE EAST: SUPPORT BIBLICALLY BASED TRAUMA HEALING TRAINING FOR LEADERS | Glenside, PA | $200K | 2023 |
| Langham Partnership Usa IncPERSECUTED CHURCH: SUPPORT TRAINING (PREACHING SEMINARS & PREACHING CLUBS) FOR PASTORS/LAY LEADERS | Cave Creek, AZ | $200K | 2023 |
| PassagesUS INITIATIVE: INCREASE ACCESS FOR HBCU STUDENTS | Allen, TX | $180K | 2023 |
| Alpha UsaUS INITIATIVE: PRODUCE AND PROVIDE CONTEXTUALIZED GOSPEL RESOURCES AND TRAIN YOUTH MINISTERS | Carol Stream, IL | $160K | 2023 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary - RtsUS INITIATIVE: PROVIDE HYBRID MDIV PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DIVERSE STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | Oviedo, FL | $150K | 2023 |
| Team ExpansionMIDDLE EAST: SUPPORT OUTREACH THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA | Louisville, KY | $150K | 2023 |
| Navajo Broken Arrow MinistriesUS INITIATIVE: RUN A GOSPEL-CENTERED SUMMER CAMP FOR NAVAJO KIDS AND TEENS | Indian Wells, AZ | $120K | 2023 |
| International Christian Response UsaPERSECUTED CHURCH: SUPPORT LEGAL & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS CHURCH PLANTING/DISCIPLESHIP | Lynden, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Hope For New YorkUS INITIATIVE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR URBAN HOPE'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM. | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom InternationalPERSECUTED CHURCH: SUPPORT LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS IN MANIPUR AND LATIN AMERICA | Scottsdale, AZ | $75K | 2023 |
| For The Children - BronxUS INITIATIVE: RUN A GOSPEL-CENTERED SUMMER CAMP AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR NYC FOSTER KIDS | Bronx, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Favor InternationalPERSECUTED CHURCH: SUPPORT SPIRITUAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO PERSECUTED BELIEVERS IN SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN | Valrico, FL | $45K | 2023 |
| MeboMIDDLE EAST: MERATH - PROVIDE GOSPEL-CENTERED RELIEF TO EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS IN SYRIA | Atlanta, GA | $45K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Great CommissionCHILDREN OF PURPOSE ORPHANS-KENYA - BUILD HOMES FOR WIDOWS, COVER TUITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND COVER SALARIES AND FOOD COSTS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL | Colorado Springs, CO | $33K | 2023 |
| Reformed University Fellowship (Ruf)US INITIATIVE: SUPPORT 8 CAMPUS MINISTERS VIA THE STAYING POWER CAMPAIGN | Charlotte, NC | $30K | 2023 |
| Jars Of Clay MinistriesREBUILD THE FRONT GATE, WATER TANKS, AND WINDOWS, AND COMPLETE OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS AFTER THE DEVASTATION OF HURRICANE OTIS | Macon, GA | $30K | 2023 |
| Horizons InternationalMIDDLE EAST: PROVIDE GOSPEL-CENTERED RELIEF TO EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS IN SYRIA AND TURKEY | Boulder, CO | $23K | 2023 |
| World Compassion Fellowship IncSUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Black Rock ChurchUS INITIATIVE: SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE GENERATIONS TO COME COUNSELING CENTER | Fairfield, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Voice Of The MartyrsPERSECUTED CHURCH: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WIDOWS IN NIGERIA AND DISPLACED CHRISTIANS IN THE DRC | Bartlesville, OK | $17K | 2023 |
| Holy Land MissionsSUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIVITY ENCOUNTER (EXHIBITS, MATERIALS, TENT OUTREACH) | Springfield, MO | $13K | 2023 |
| Healing Grace Ministries IncSUPPORT PROPER SANITATION FOR HOMES, EDUCATION CENTERS, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING (AWANA AND HGM STAFF) IN UPPER EGYPT | Canyon Country, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute - UywiUS YOUTH INITIATIVE: IMPLEMENT AN 18-MONTH, COHORT-BASED ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS FOR THREE FAITH-BASED NON-PROFITS WORKING WITH URBAN YOUTH | Santa Ana, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Open Doors UsaPERSECUTED CHURCH: EMPOWER THE MOST VULNERABLE (WOMEN/CHILDREN) IN NIGERIA, COLOMBIA, AND THE GULF | Santa Ana, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Petros NetworkPERSECUTED CHURCH: SUPPORT MINISTRY LEADERS TO PLANT CHURCHES AND MEET HOLISTIC NEEDS IN THE AMHARA REGION OF ETHIOPIA | Portland, OR | $320K | 2022 |