Private foundation · EIN 20-1893940 · Norwich, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

R C Smith Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (Quarterly) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $861K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: Charitable and religious purposes benefiting the people of chenango county

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$861K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
Quarterly
Assets
$17M

How to apply

Grant application or letter including financials, exemption determination, and purpose of funds. Contact: Richard M Runyon, 35 West Main Street Po Box 552, Norwich, Ny, 6073365850, RCSMITHFOUNDATION@FRONTIERNET.NET Deadlines: Quarterly Restrictions: Charitable and religious purposes benefiting the people of chenango county

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 48 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norwich Building TomorrowNorwich, NYSouth broad street park$50K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
St Paul's Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
St Paul's Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
St Paul's Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
St Paul's Catholic ChurchNorwich, NYQuarterly distribution$45K
The Impact ProjectGreene, NYBuilding materials$40K
The Impact ProjectGreene, NYBuilding materials$40K
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchNorwich, NYHeating assistance program$25K
Norwich BidNorwich, NYStreet lights$25K
Friends of RecoveryAlbany, NYMarketing$25K
Chenango County Blues SocietyNorwich, NYBlues festival$20K
Christ Evangelical Lutheran ChurchNorwich, NYLift/parking lot$20K
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchNorwich, NYPurchase food/ our daily bread food pantry$20K
The PlaceNorwich, NYTeen center programs$15K
YMCANorwich, NYGus macker$15K
Canasawacta Valley Methodist ChurchNorwich, NYNew roof$14K
Promote Oxford NowOxford, NYHousing project$13K
St Bartholomew ChurchNorwich, NYPainting interior of church$12K
4towns ForwardSidney, NYSecurity camera/generator$10K
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchNorwich, NYMilk voucher program$10K
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchNorwich, NYMilk voucher program$10K
Rural Health Network of ScnyBinghamton, NYConnection to care$10K
St Bartholomew ChurchNorwich, NYBoiler$10K
Norwich Theater Co IncNorwich, NYComputers and screens$9,616
Sam and Adele Golden FoundationNew Berlin, NYArtist residency program$9,000
6 on the SquareOxford, NYFree concerts$8,750
Friends of RogersSherburne, NYSummer camp$7,810
Chenango Arts FestivalNorwich, NYColorscape$7,600
Chenango County Helping Families IncNew Berlin, NYFamily support$7,600
Earlville Opera HouseEarlville, NYBuilding and window restoration$7,312
SPCA ChenangoNorwich, NYMicro chips and computer equipment$6,814
Preston United Methodist ChurchNorwich, NYSteps/ramp$6,210
Oxford Memorial LibraryOxford, NYFunding website$6,000
Norwich Youth BureauNorwich, NYSummer trips$5,668
Chenango County Catholic CharitiesNorwich, NYFood$5,000
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchNorwich, NYHeating assistance program$5,000

About this foundation

R C Smith Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwich, New York, administered in care of Gary R Clark, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does R C Smith Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application or letter including financials, exemption determination, and purpose of funds. Deadlines: Quarterly.

How much does R C Smith Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $861K across 48 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does R C Smith Foundation Inc give?

New York (48 grants), per its latest filing.

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