Private foundation · EIN 88-4163943 · Saratoga Spgs, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation Inc

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, $1.6M total, median $150K. 38% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$1.6M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in NY
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo support the organization's mission to provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises$400K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo support the mission of the organization to bring medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and social exclusion$300K
Maine Farmland TrustBelfast, METo support the mission of the organization to help protect farmland, assist farmers, and develop the future of farming$250K
Camp McDowellNauvoo, ALTo support the organization's mission to show the way the world could be through worship, learning, rest, and play at the camp$150K
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NYTo support the mission of the organization to preserve and promote civil rights and civil liberties.$150K
Environmnetal Defense FundNew York, NYTo support the mission of the organization to preserve the natural sytems on while all life depends.$150K
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCTo support the mission of the organization to create a more informed public by producing, acquiring, and distributing noncommercial program…$100K
PBS FoundationArlington, VATo support the mission of the organization to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services.$100K

By state: New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Maine 1 · Alabama 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Saratoga Spgs, New York, administered in care of Deborah M Czech, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation Inc 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 Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 8 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation Inc give?

New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Maine (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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