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Also known as: I/C/O TODD A SMITH
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The Smith Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Todd A Smith. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have grown from $133K in 2011 to $1.8M in 2024. 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 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, The Smith Family Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $178K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $80K and $99K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 15 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.
The Smith Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC.
The Smith Family Foundation has distributed a total of $178K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
The Smith Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Smith Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd A Smith | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin A Smith | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marcia L Friedl | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$178K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bienen School Of MusicGENERAL OPERATING | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Loyola University ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Prairie State Legal ServicesGENERAL OPERATING | Rockford, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| GolfGENERAL OPERATING | Tinley Park, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| MisericordiaGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Public JusticeGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $8K | 2022 |
| Francis W Parker SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Illinois Bar FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |