Private foundation · EIN 31-1720606 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

W Keith and Katherine W Smith Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $88K total, median $1,000. 71% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: None, except that the organization must be a public charity

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$88K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in PA
71%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

No special forms required Contact: W Keith Smith, One Hunt Club Lane, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4129517951 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: None, except that the organization must be a public charity

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, PACommunity$10K
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PACommunity$7,500
Upmc Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PACommunity$5,000
Lung Cancer Research FoundationPhiladelphia, PACommunity$5,000
Planned ParenthoodPittsburgh, PACommunity$5,000
River City Brass BandPittsburgh, PACommunity$5,000
Search IncChicago, ILCommunity$5,000
Shadyside AcademyPittsburgh, PACommunity$5,000
United Way of Southwestern PaPittsburgh, PACommunity$5,000
The University of Western Ontario - Ivey Business SchoolLondon, CAEducational$2,500
University of Saskatchewan - Edwards School of BusinessSaskatoon, CAEducational$2,500
Upmc Childrens HospitalPittsburgh, PACommunity$2,500
Dm CareCarefree, AZCommunity$2,500
Shadyside Presbyterian ChurchPittsburgh, PACommunity$2,500
St Margaret FoundationPittsburgh, PACommunity$2,500
Audobon Society of Western PaPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,500
Epilepsy FoundationPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
RiverlifePittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
Second HarvestPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
St James Episcopal ParishLothian, MDReligious$1,000
Allegheny Rivertrail ParkAspinwall, PACommunity$1,000
Backpack for HungerPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
Heartland Animal ShelterWheeling, ILCommunity$1,000
Immerman AngelsChicago, ILCommunity$1,000
Life ChroniclesSanta Barbara, CACommunity$1,000
Manchester Bidwell CorporationPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
Mayo Clinic PhoenixScottsdale, AZCommunity$1,000
Naples Botanic GardenNaples, FLCommunity$1,000
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical GardensPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
The FIRST Tee PittsburghPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
WqedPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,000
Frick Art & Historical CenterPittsburgh, PACommunity$500
Western Pa ConservancyPittsburgh, PACommunity$500
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLCommunity$500
Cooper-Siegel Community LibraryPittsburgh, PACommunity$500
Pittsburgh Parks ConservatoryPittsburgh, PACommunity$500
Salvation ArmyPittsburgh, PACommunity$500
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCCommunity$500
Foxwall EmsPittsburgh, PACommunity$300
Fox Chapel Volunteer Fire DepartmentPittsburgh, PACommunity$250
Fox Chapel District AssociationPittsburgh, PACommunity$150

By state: Pennsylvania 29 · Illinois 3 · INTL 2 · Arizona 2 · Florida 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

W Keith and Katherine W Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 W Keith and Katherine W Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No special forms required Deadlines: NONE.

How much does W Keith and Katherine W Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $88K across 41 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does W Keith and Katherine W Smith Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (29 grants), Illinois (3 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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