Private foundation · EIN 88-0960895 · Springfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dale and Deborah 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, $865K total, median $30K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$865K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois CollegeJacksonville, ILFaculty collaboration endowed fund$500K
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden FoundationSpringfield, ILTo further program services$200K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo further program services$40K
Artreach St CroixStillwater, MNTo further program services$30K
Central Il FoodbankSpringfield, ILTo further program services$30K
Classical Theatre of HarlemNew York, NYTo further program services$30K
Siu FoundationCarbondale, ILSmith alzheimer's research center$25K
Bennington CollegeBennington, VTTo further program services$10K

By state: Illinois 4 · District of Columbia 1 · Minnesota 1 · New York 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Illinois, administered in care of Dale and Deborah Smith, 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.

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Does Dale and Deborah 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 Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $865K across 8 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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