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Smart Family Fund is a private corporation based in LISLE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $17.3M. Annual income is reported at $6M. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Smart Family Fund has made 109 grants totaling $4.7M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $1.7M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 34 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.
Smart Family Fund 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 CA, DC, NY.
Smart Family Fund has distributed a total of $4.7M across 109 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K.
Smart Family Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Smart Family Fund is headquartered in LISLE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Archibald Smart | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Roland M Smart | VP/TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Jesse Safir | VP/SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | $40K | $0 | $40K |
Total Giving
$2M
Total Assets
$16.3M
Fair Market Value
$35.9M
Net Worth
$16.3M
Grants Paid
$1.6M
Contributions
$47K
Net Investment Income
$575K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $15.1M
Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$4.7M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recidiviz IncRECIDIVIZ FUNDING REQUEST 2023 | Oakland, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| VotingworksVOTINGWORKS FUNDING REQUEST 2023 | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program IncHORIZONS NATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST 2023 | Westport, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Lets Get Ready IncLETS GET READY - ONGOING GRANT 2023 | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Global Good FundTHE GLOBAL GOOD FUND - INITIAL GRANT 2023 | Glenwood, MD | $75K | 2023 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc2024 ANNUAL SUPPORT YEAR 3/3 | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance2024 ANNUAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Brave HouseTHE BRAVE HOUSE - ONGOING GRANT 2023 | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund2024 ONGOING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation2024 ANNUAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| News Literacy Project Inc2024-2027 MULTI-YEAR CAPACITY BUILDING 1/3 | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Career Technical Education SolutionsCAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS (CTES) - INITIAL GRANT 2023 | Marietta, OH | $50K | 2023 |
| St Johns College2024 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES | Annapolis, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Mighty WritersMIGHTY WRITERS - ONGOING GRANT 2023 | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Maret School Inc2024 ANNUAL FUND | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Experience CampsEXPERIENCE CAMPS - ONGOING GRANT 2023 | Westport, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Ford'S Theatre Society2024 ANNUAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Ken'S KrewKEN'S KREW - ONGOING GRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Kickstart International IncKICKSTART REQUEST 2023 | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The University Of Maryland College Park Foundation2024 PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS | College Park, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Fair Chance2024 ONGOING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Trust For The National Mall2024 ONGOING SUPPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community FoundationKIDDO FUNDING REQUEST 2023 | Mill Valley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Princeton UniversityPRINCETON UNIVERSITY - ONGOING GRANT 2023 | Princeton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Darien Arts CenterDARIEN ARTS CENTER -ONGOING GRANT | Darien, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank2024 DIRECT FOOD SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Of The American WestWILDLIFE OF THE AMERICAN WEST REQUEST 2023 | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| React Dc2024 ONGOING SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park FoundationGTNPA | Moose, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Golden Gate National Parks AssociationONE TAM REQUEST 2023 | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mill Valley LiveartsTHROCKMORTON THEATER FUNDING REQUEST 2023 | Mill Valley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' CoalitionAOMC - INITIAL GRANT 2022 | Marietta, OH | $70K | 2022 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities IncGIVING TUESDAY MATCH | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Per ScholasPER SCHOLAS - ONGOING GRANT 2022 | Bronx, NY | $40K | 2022 |