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Louise K Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Louise K Smith. It holds total assets of $636K. Annual income is reported at $117K. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2011 to $636K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Louise K Smith Foundation has made 217 grants totaling $342K, with a median grant of $150. The foundation has distributed between $74K and $106K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $106K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $44K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 94 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Michigan, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$100
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$29K
Based on 54 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.
Louise K Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 217 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, MI.
Louise K Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $342K across 217 grants. The median grant size is $150, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $44K.
Louise K Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louise K Smith Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise K Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$636K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$636K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
217
Total Giving
$342K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$150
Unique Recipients
94
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Coast PercussionGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Concert Artists GuildGENERAL | New York, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Assn Chamber Music PlayersGENERAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Community TrustGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Wayne State UniversityGENERAL | Detroit, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Four Nations EnsembleGENERAL | Hudson, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Chamber Music AmericaGENERAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Composers OrchestraGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public RadioGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Natl Network Abortion FundsGENERAL | Beaverton, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| WqxrGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| WnycGENERAL | New York, NY | $900 | 2023 |
| New Music AmericaGENERAL | New York, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| CaicGENERAL | Evanston, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Cedille ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Bright Promises FoundationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| American Ballet TheaterGENERAL | New York, NY | $480 | 2023 |
| International Music FoundationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| SmartloveGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Julliard SchoolGENERAL | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Leadership CenterGENERAL | Montgomery, AL | $250 | 2023 |
| The Century AssociationGENERALGENERALGENERAL | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln CenterGENERAL | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Whitney MuseumGENERAL | New York, NY | $230 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL | New York, NY | $220 | 2023 |
| The Newberry LibraryGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| The Fieldmomenta QttGENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Chicago Arts Partnership In EducationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL | Hagerstown, MD | $100 | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeGEMERAL | San Francisco, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Green AmericaGENERAL | Fredricksburg, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Guarneri HallGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Imani Winds Foundation2GENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| International Rescue CmteGENERALGENERAL | Albert Lea, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| Morgan LibraryGENERALGENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Civitas EnsembleGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Family RescueGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| AccionGENERAL | Allentown, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionGENERAL | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalGENERAL | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Antiquarian SocietyGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Central Park ConservancyGENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Century Assn Archives FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Carnegie HallGENERAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |