Private foundation · EIN 81-4297945 · Mesa, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Smith Central 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: 11 grants paid, $97K total, median $2,400. 64% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$97K
Median grant
$2,400
Stays in AZ
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Luke Lutheran ChurchMesa, AZHope in the neighborhood fund$75K
Groundwork GuatamalaMesa, AZGeneral fund$6,000
Little Panther AthleticsCamp Point, ILBall diamond light donation$3,025
Lutheran Social ServicesMesa, AZGeneral fund$3,000
St Luke Lutheran ChurchMesa, AZCommunity bridge builder$3,000
Mission IndiaGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$2,400
Community for Christ Assistance CenterCamp Point, ILGeneral fund$1,000
Dueker RanchStar Valley, AZGeneral fund$1,000
The Lutheran Church of St JohnQuincy, ILCash donation for food pantry.$1,000
Mountain View High School Toro Booster ClubMesa, AZGeneral$1,000
Tempe Sister CitiesTempe, AZStudent exchange program$800

By state: Arizona 7 · Illinois 3 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Smith Central Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mesa, Arizona, administered in care of Donald R Smith, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Smith Central 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 Smith Central Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $97K across 11 grants, a median of $2,400.

Where does Smith Central Foundation give?

Arizona (7 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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