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Sms Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Sb&G. It holds total assets of $10.9M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2011 to $10.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and New York. According to available records, Sms Foundation Inc. has made 296 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $460K and $950K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $950K distributed across 120 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $60K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 69 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, New York, Florida, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 60 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.
Sms Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 296 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, NY, FL.
Sms Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.4M across 296 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $60K.
Sms Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sms Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah E Spencer | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew D Silverstein | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas G Tierney | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David B Billing | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Spencer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$532K
Total Assets
$10.1M
Fair Market Value
$10.1M
Net Worth
$10.1M
Grants Paid
$480K
Contributions
$550K
Net Investment Income
$494K
Distribution Amount
$458K
Total: $9.2M
Total Grants
296
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
69
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Art InstituteEDUCATE THE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS OF TOMORROW | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Hodan Center IncCOMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITY | Mineral Point, WI | $40K | 2023 |
| Madison Community FoundationPHILANTHROPY | Madison, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Arts HorizonsSUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN | Englewood, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| AspcaPREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Catherine Marian Housing Inc (Dba Bethany Apartments)TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE | Racine, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Chief Blackbird CenterPROVIDE GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO TRIBAL MEMBERS | Odanah, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Humanities CouncilSUPPORT AND CREATE PROGRAMS THAT USE HISTORY, CULTURE AND DISCUSSION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Dane County Parent Councilreach DaneHEAD START PROGRAM FUNDING | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersMEDICAL AID TO PERSONS WHOSE SURVIVAL IS THREATENED | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| End Domestic Abuse WisconsinEDUCATION CONCERNING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Fine Arts Work Center Of ProvincetownENCOURAGE/DEVELOP EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS AND WRITERS | Provincetown, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Florida Keys Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To AnimalsPROMOTE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS | Key West, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Dane CountyBUILD HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Madison Public SchoolsEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHARITY | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| God'S Love We DeliverCOOK AND DELIVER MEALS TO CLIENTS IN NEED | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Uw Madison School Of Veterinary MedicineEDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Urban League Of Greater MadisonIMPROVE SOCIAL/ECONOMIC CONDITIONS: AFRICAN AMERICANS, POC, ECON-DISADVANTAGED | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Southern WisconsinACQUIRE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Samuel'S HousePROVIDE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN | Key West, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Red Hook FarmsYOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundSUPPORT NATIVE STUDENTS' ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Dane County Humane SocietyCARE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood WisconsinEMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Domestic Abuse Intervention ServicesPROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodEMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Kiva MicrofundsCONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH MICROLENDING TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Arts For Arts IncSUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF FREEJAZZ | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Recovery FoundationSUPPORT RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS | Madison, WI | $7K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncSAFEGUARD THE EARTH, ITS PEOPLE, PLANTS, ANIMALS AND NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New Music UsaNURTURE THE CREATION OF NEW MUSIC | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nothing But Nets - Un FoundationREDUCE MALARIA | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Now FoundationSUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES | Merrifield, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Oak Bluffs LibraryBUILD CULTURAL AWARENESS | Oak Bluffs, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ocean Clean Up North Pacific FoundationPRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL OCEAN ENVIRONMENT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| MusicaresSAFETY NET SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ASSISTANCE TO MUSIC PEOPLE IN TIME OF NEED | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Martha'S Vineyard Animal ShelterPROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, LOVE TO DOMESTICATED HOMELESS ANIMALS | Edgartown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationREMOVE BARRIERS TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION | Center City, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Madison Museum Of Contemporary ArtEXHIBIT, COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Key West Public LibraryPROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES | Key West, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Keep Wisconsin Warm FundPROVIDING HEAT AND POWER TO THOSE MOST IN NEED | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainPROVIDE FREE TREATMENT FOR POOR CHILDREN WITH CLEFT AND OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| St John'S Lutheran - PorchlightPROVIDE MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Studios Of Key WestPROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE EXPERIENCE | Key West, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Truefalse Film Fest (Ragtag Film Society)SUPPORT OF CINEMATIC ARTS | Columbia, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| UnicefNURTURING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen (Church Of The Holy Apostles)PROVIDE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Hips Road IncFUND RECORDING ARTISTS/COMPOSERS TO PROMOTE ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Willa Brown Aviation AcademyEDUCATION ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO EXPOSE YOUTH TO CAREERS AND EXPERIENCES IN AVIATION | Middleton, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Academy Of Science Arts & LettersSHARE GREAT IDEAS FROM SCIENCE, ARTS, AND LETTERS | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
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