Private foundation · EIN 22-3850789 · Newton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $200K. 83% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$1.3M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in MA
83%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

Written form indicating amounts requested and projected use. Contact: Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Fo, Three Newton Executive Park Suite, Newton, Ma, 6176302400 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of BostonBoston, MAGeneral welfare$454K
Pan Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral welfare$350K
Boston Childrens HospitalBoston, MAMedical$250K
Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionMassachusetts, MAEducational$150K
Boston Medical Center CorporationBoston, MAMedical$100K
Southwest Montana Mountain Bike AssociationBozeman, MTGeneral welfare$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 5 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Castanea Partners, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 6 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Robert and Dana Smith Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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