Private foundation · EIN 02-0536250 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Matthew J & Anne Smith Fnd Inc 736-74e02

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $845K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$845K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIUnrestricted general$250K
Vero Classical SchoolVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$250K
Little League Baseball IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$100K
St Francis Manor of Vero Beach FlVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$35K
St Sebastian Catholic ChurchSebastian, FLUnrestricted general$35K
Food Pantry of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$25K
Learning Alliance IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$20K
Gifford Youth Achievement Center IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$20K
Safe Families for Children AllianceChicago, ILUnrestricted general$20K
Womens Care Center of IrcVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$20K
Fighting Indian Football Board IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$20K
Brandon Reed Foundation of FlHutchinson, FLUnrestricted general$15K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZUnrestricted general$15K
Little Birthday Angels IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$10K
The Arc of Indian River County IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted general$10K

By state: Florida 12 · Michigan 1 · Illinois 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Matthew J & Anne Smith Fnd Inc 736-74e02 is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Merrill Lynch Tr Co, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Matthew J & Anne Smith Fnd Inc 736-74e02 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Matthew J & Anne Smith Fnd Inc 736-74e02 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $845K across 15 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Matthew J & Anne Smith Fnd Inc 736-74e02 give?

Florida (12 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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