Russell H & Maxine E Smith Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2978504
Foundation Overview
Based in Bay City, MI, Russell H & Maxine E Smith Charitable has awarded 119 grants totaling $1,582,639 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $12,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 9 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Bay City (78%), University Center (8%), Freeland (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Russell H & Maxine E Smith Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Labadie Lofts | 2024 |
| Linwood Civic Improvement Club Inc | $20,000 | Linwood, MI, US | Linwood Scenic Access Site Improvements | 2024 |
| United We Go | $6,000 | Bay City, MI, US | 2024 City Of Murals Community Festival | 2024 |
| Self Love Beauty Dba Lead | $10,000 | Midland, MI, US | Empowering Bay County Teens Program | 2024 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Centers | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Mobile Dental And Vision Program | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Historic Masonic Temple | $8,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Restoration And Repair | 2024 |
| Hidden Harvest | $25,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | Hunger Solution Center Expansion Project | 2024 |
| The Jefferson Project | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Sculpture Park And Garden | 2024 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2023 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2023 |
| Bay Area Soccer Association | $30,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To Maplewood Park | 2023 |
| Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For The Creation Of Haven 127, Where Youth Can Relax While They Wait Placement After Removal | 2023 |
| City Of Bay City | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Kantzler Arboretum | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bay County | $14,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Building Improvements | 2023 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Route Bay City/issue Media Group | 2023 |
| Disability Services Resource Center | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Parking Lot Repairs, Additions And Striping | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Historic Masonic Temple | $8,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Restoration And Repair | 2023 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2023 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2023 |
| Bay Area Soccer Association | $30,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To Maplewood Park | 2023 |
| Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For The Creation Of Haven 127, Where Youth Can Relax While They Wait Placement After Removal | 2023 |
| City Of Bay City | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Kantzler Arboretum | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bay County | $14,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Building Improvements | 2023 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Route Bay City/issue Media Group | 2023 |
| Disability Services Resource Center | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Parking Lot Repairs, Additions And Striping | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Historic Masonic Temple | $8,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Restoration And Repair | 2023 |
| Antique Toy And Firetruck Museum | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations Of Firehouse | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance | $2,375 | Freeland, MI, US | Svsu Chief Science Officer Program For Bay County Schools | 2022 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2022 |
| Leadership Bay County Class Project | $11,213 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Funding The Leadership Bay County Class Project | 2022 |
| Bay Area Soccer Association | $30,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To Maplewood Park | 2022 |
| Dow Bay Area Family Ymca | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Construct A New Park On Saginaw Street Across From The Dow Bay Area Family Ymcca | 2022 |
| Camp Fish Tales Inc | $12,000 | Pinconning, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Playground Area | 2022 |
| Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For The Creation Of Haven 127, Where Youth Can Relax While They Wait Placement After Removal | 2022 |
| City Of Bay City | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Kantzler Arboretum | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bay County | $14,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Building Improvements | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Route Bay City/issue Media Group | 2022 |
| Antique Toy And Firetruck Museum | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations Of Firehouse | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance | $2,375 | Freeland, MI, US | Svsu Chief Science Officer Program For Bay County Schools | 2022 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2022 |
| Leadership Bay County Class Project | $11,213 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Funding The Leadership Bay County Class Project | 2022 |
| Bay Area Soccer Association | $30,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To Maplewood Park | 2022 |
| Dow Bay Area Family Ymca | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Construct A New Park On Saginaw Street Across From The Dow Bay Area Family Ymcca | 2022 |
| Camp Fish Tales Inc | $12,000 | Pinconning, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Playground Area | 2022 |
| Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For The Creation Of Haven 127, Where Youth Can Relax While They Wait Placement After Removal | 2022 |
| City Of Bay City | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Kantzler Arboretum | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bay County | $14,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Building Improvements | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Route Bay City/issue Media Group | 2022 |
| Antique Toy And Firetruck Museum | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations Of Firehouse | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance | $2,375 | Freeland, MI, US | Svsu Chief Science Officer Program For Bay County Schools | 2022 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2022 |
| Leadership Bay County Class Project | $11,213 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Funding The Leadership Bay County Class Project | 2022 |
| Bay Area Soccer Association | $30,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To Maplewood Park | 2022 |
| Dow Bay Area Family Ymca | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Construct A New Park On Saginaw Street Across From The Dow Bay Area Family Ymcca | 2022 |
| Camp Fish Tales Inc | $12,000 | Pinconning, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Playground Area | 2022 |
| Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For The Creation Of Haven 127, Where Youth Can Relax While They Wait Placement After Removal | 2022 |
| City Of Bay City | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Improvements To The Kantzler Arboretum | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bay County | $14,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Building Improvements | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Route Bay City/issue Media Group | 2022 |
| Antique Toy And Firetruck Museum | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations Of Firehouse | 2021 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2021 |
| Bay County Historical Society | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovation Of Library | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2021 |
| State Theatre | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Pavilion And Ancillary Building In Wenonah Park | 2021 |
| Studio 23 | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Classroom/studio Renovation | 2021 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2021 |
| Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum | $7,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Sea Wall Construction | 2021 |
| Self Love Beauty | $10,000 | Midland, MI, US | Grant For Confidence Building Program | 2021 |
| Friends Of Pinconning Community Center | $30,000 | Pinconning, MI, US | Grant For Pinconning Community Center Renovations | 2021 |
| Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance | $2,375 | Freeland, MI, US | Svsu Chief Science Officer Program For Bay County Schools | 2021 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2020 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Fund Bay Area Online | 2020 |
| Bay City Players | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | General Fund - Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Bay County Historical Society | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovation Of Library | 2020 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Youth Housing Area | 2020 |
| Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail | $12,500 | Freeland, MI, US | Grant For Regional Trail | 2020 |
| Midland Center For The Arts Inc | $2,500 | Midland, MI, US | Grant For Summer Vocal Camps | 2020 |
| State Theatre | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Pavilion And Ancillary Building In Wenonah Park | 2020 |
| Studio 23 | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Classroom/studio Renovation | 2020 |
| Svsu Foundation | $15,000 | University Center, MI, US | Grant To Fund College Of Business | 2020 |
| Antique Toy And Firetruck Museum | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations Of Firehouse | 2020 |
| Bay Area Chamber Foundation | $7,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Samaritan Mission Dining Room | 2020 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2018 |
| Bay City Players | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | General Fund - Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Great Lakes Bay Region | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Pinconning Parking Lot | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Bay County | $7,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations To The Facility | 2018 |
| State Theatre | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Pavilion And Ancillary Building In Wenonah Park | 2018 |
| Baysail | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Infrastructure | 2018 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Fund Bay Area Online | 2018 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Imagination Station | 2018 |
| Bay Area Chamber Foundation | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Artwork For Realtor Park | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Great Lakes Bay Region | $12,500 | Bay City, MI, US | 2018 Grant Payment | 2018 |
| Midland Center For The Arts Inc | $2,500 | Midland, MI, US | Grant For Summer Vocal Camps | 2018 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Scholarship Endowment | 2017 |
| Bay City Players | $20,000 | Bay City, MI, US | General Fund - Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Save Brian's House Community Group | $15,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Develop Inpatient Hospice Facility | 2017 |
| Svsu Foundation | $10,000 | University Center, MI, US | General Fund - Scholarship For Success | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Great Lakes Bay Region | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Lighting Bay City Club | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Bay County | $7,500 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Renovations To The Facility | 2017 |
| Masonic Temple Of Bay County | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Roof Replacement On Masonic Temple | 2017 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | $5,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant To Fund Program To Assist With Removal Of Phragmites | 2017 |
| State Theatre | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Grant For Pavilion And Ancillary Building In Wenonah Park | 2017 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bay City, MI, US | To Establish Scholarship Endowment | 2016 |
| Bay City Players | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | General Fund - Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Great Lakes Bay Foundation | $2,000 | Freeland, MI, US | General Fund - Leadership Institute | 2016 |
| Svsu Foundation | $10,000 | University Center, MI, US | General Fund - Scholarship For Success | 2016 |
| Bay Veteran's Foundation | $18,000 | Bay City, MI, US | General Fund - Battery Park | 2016 |
| Save Brian's House Community Group | $25,000 | Bay City, MI, US | Develop Inpatient Facility | 2016 |
| Bay Community Tennis Association | $16,500 | Bay City, MI, US | New Tennis Courts | 2016 |
| Svsu Foundation | $12,500 | University Center, MI, US | Construction Of Cross Country Track | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-2978504 |
| Website | http://russellandmaxinesmithfoundation.org |
| Address | 1000 ADAMS ST STE 200 Bay City, MI 48708-5884 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Russell H & Maxine E Smith Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ttee/president | Dominic Monastiere |
|---|---|
| Ttee/v-p | Jean Manning |
| Ttee/secretary | Thomas H Tabor |
| Ttee | Heather Gallegos |
| Ttee | G Matthew Jeffrey |
Forms 990-PF
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