Private foundation · EIN 43-2066152 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $432K total, median $54K. 88% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$432K
Median grant
$54K
Stays in MA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumBoston, MAGift to general operating$54K
The Boston FoundationBoston, MAPermanent fund for boston$54K
United South End SettlementsBoston, MAPromote community$54K
New England Village IncPembroke, MAAssistance of adults with$54K
The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MAFund fruitlands museum$54K
The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MASaving of critical$54K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILFund critical research for$54K
Elder Hostel Annual Fund Elder Hostel IncBoston, MARoad scholar fund$54K

By state: Massachusetts 7 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Ropes & Gray Llp, 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.

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Does Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation 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 Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $432K across 8 grants, a median of $54K.

Where does Reynolds R and Pamela M Smith Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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