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Smikis Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. It holds total assets of $14.3M. Annual income is reported at $3M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Smikis Foundation has made 83 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $887K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $133K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, District of Columbia, California, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$16K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$133K
Based on 33 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.
Smikis Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, DC, CA.
Smikis Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $133K.
Smikis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Smikis Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David B Hartwell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jill Kh Geoffrion | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.8M
Total Assets
$14.8M
Fair Market Value
$17.2M
Net Worth
$14.8M
Grants Paid
$850K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$838K
Distribution Amount
$818K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project SuccessTO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO DREAM ABOUT THE FUTURE, HELP THEM TAKE STEPS TO GET THERE AND GIVE THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| TreehouseSERVIING TEENS AND HELPING THEM BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND RESILENCY ROOTED IN LIVIING HOPE | St Louis Park, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Constellation FundTO FIGHT POVERTY IN THE TWIN CITIES BY RAISING THE LIVING STANDARDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE IN OUR SEVEN-COUNTY METROPOLITAN AREA. | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2022 |
| BelwinIN MINNESOTA INSPIRE CONNECTION TO NATURAL WORLD | Afton, MN | $100K | 2022 |
| Great Mn Schools (Mn Comeback)COMMITTED TO IMPROVING EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND CHILDREN OF COLOR | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Center For Environmental AdvocacyUSING LAW, SCIENCE, AND RESEARCH TO PROTECT MINNESOTA'S ENVIRONMENT, ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE HEALTH OF ITS PEOPLEN. | St Paul, MN | $50K | 2022 |
| Center For Victims Of TortureTO FORGE NEW WAYS TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND BUILD A FUTURE FREE FROM TORTURE | St Paul, MN | $50K | 2022 |
| Ed AlliesTO PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUNG MINNESOTAN HAS ACCESS TO A RIGOROUS AND ENGAGING EDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $47K | 2022 |
| Audubon MinnesotaCONSERVATION | Woodbury, MN | $35K | 2022 |
| Twin Cities RisePROVIDE EMPLOYERS IN TWIN CITIES METRO WITH TRAINED MEN FROM COMMUNITIES OF COLOR | Minneapolis, MN | $30K | 2022 |
| Project For Pride In LivingWORK WITH FAMILIES IN TWIN CITIES METRO TO ACHIEVE GREATER SELF SUFFICIENCY | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| College PossibleENABLE COLLEGE CAPABLE LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public LandLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Alliance HousingTO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO CREATE HOMES FOR THEMSELVES, REGARDLESS OF INCOME AND BACKGROUND | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Dunwoody School Of TechnologyTO CHANGE LIVES BY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES TO HAVE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS, TO DEVELOP INTO LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS, AND TO ENGAGE IN"THE BETTER PERFORMANCE OF LIFE'S DUTIES" | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Conservation MinnesotaTO PROTECT THE MINNESOTA YOU LOVE BY SOLVING OUR STATE'S MOSE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION PROBLEMS. | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Land TrustPROTECT OPEN SPACE IN MINNESOTA | St Paul, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Summit AcademyEDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| People IncoporatedIMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Eagan, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| Global Rights For WomenDEDICATED TO PROMOTING WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONALLY | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| AcesIMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| MicrograntsCONNECT AFFLENT WITH LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO HELP BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Bolder OptionsHEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| Land Trust AlliancePROMOTES VOLUNTARY LAND CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Children And Nature NetworkCONNECT ALL CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO NATURE THROUGH INNOVATIVE IDEAS | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |