Private foundation · EIN 34-1717038 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 70 grants paid, $293K total, median $3,000. 93% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Any public educational institution, hospital, religious organization may apply

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
70
$293K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in OH
93%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.3M

How to apply

No specific form. Applications should be in writing. Contact: Brenda Moubray Officer Huntington, Po Box 1558 Dept Ea5w86, Columbus, Oh, 3303847301 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Any public educational institution, hospital, religious organization may apply

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

Top 60 of 70 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Akron Community FoundationAkron, OHGeneral operating$25K
Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OHGeneral operating$15K
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$12K
The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHGeneral operating$12K
Tuesday Musical AssociationAkron, OHGeneral operating$10K
Battered Womens ShelterAkron, OHGeneral operating$10K
Great Trail CouncilColumbus, OHGeneral operating$10K
Girl Scouts of North East OhioMacedonia, OHGeneral operating$9,000
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$7,500
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OHGeneral operating$7,500
Children's Hospital Medical CtrAkron, OHGeneral operating$6,000
Stan Hywet Hall GardensAkron, OHGeneral operating$6,000
Embracing Futures IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$6,000
Akron Art MuseumAkron, OHGeneral operating$5,500
Goodwill Industries of Akron IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Magical Theatre CompanyBarberton, OHGeneral operating$5,000
YMCAWashington, DCGeneral operating$5,000
Akron Marathon Charitable CorporationAkron, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Akron History CenterAkron, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Stewarts Caring PlaceFairlawn, OHGeneral operating$4,000
Humane Society of Summit CountyTwinsburg, OHGeneral operating$4,000
Griefcare Place IncStow, OHGeneral operating$4,000
Akron Community Service CtrAkron, OHGeneral operating$4,000
Childrens Concert Society of AkronAkron, OHGeneral operating$4,000
Community Hall FoundationAkron, OHGeneral operating$4,000
Summit Education InitiativeAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,500
FIRST CongregationalJackson, MIGeneral operating$3,500
Well Community Development CorpAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,500
Grace House Akron IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,500
Greenleaf Family CenterAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
OhioguidestoneBerea, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Child Guidance & Family SolutionsAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Community Legal Aid Services IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Emerge Ministries IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Village at St Edward FoundationAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Girls on the Run Northeast OhioBrecksville, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Broken Chains Jail & Prison MinistryAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Art Resources TransformationsAkron, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Portage Path CommunityAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
United Disability Services IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
NAMI Summit CountyAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Axess Family ServicesAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Pregnancy Solutions & Services IncCoventry Township, OHGeneral operating$2,500
University of Akron FoundationAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Family Promise of Summit County IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Safety Forces Support CenterAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$2,500
Shaw JCC of AkronColumbus, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Dancing Classrooms Northeast OhioParma, OHGeneral operating$2,000
South Street MinistriesAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,000
International Soap Box Derby IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$2,000
Pegasus FarmHartville, OHGeneral operating$2,000
ArtsparksCuyahoga Fls, OHGeneral operating$2,000
Love Akron IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$1,500
Community Outreach Resources ExchangeCuyahoga Fls, OHGeneral operating$1,500
Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesColumbus, OHGeneral operating$1,500
Summit Choral Society IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$1,500
Greater Akron Fore Youth Devlpt IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$1,500

By state: Ohio 65 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Michigan 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Firstmerit Bank, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form. Applications should be in writing. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $293K across 70 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation give?

Ohio (65 grants), Virginia (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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