The Smart Family Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-2297831
Foundation Overview
Based in Lisle, IL, The Smart Family Fund has awarded 288 grants totaling $12,535,500 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$12,535,500
Total Assets
$41,995,895
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%
3 of 32 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
District of Columbia
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).
Funding Trajectory
+16%
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Smart Family Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| The Brave House | $60,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Brave House - Ongoing Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| Chelseas Fund | $25,000 | Lander, WY, US | Initial Support | 2024 |
| Darien Arts Center | $25,000 | Darien, CT, US | Darien Arts Center - Ongoing Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Experience Camps | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Experience Camps - Ongoing Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Association | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Request 2024 | 2024 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Moose, WY, US | Gtnpa 2024 | 2024 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Funding Request 2024 | 2024 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart Request 2024 | 2024 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready - Ongoing Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Maret School Inc | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Fund - 2024 | 2024 |
| Mighty Writers | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers - Ongoing Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater Funding Request 2024 | 2024 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $20,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Kiddo! Funding Request 2024 | 2024 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024-2027 Multi-year Capacity Building 2/3 | 2024 |
| Norwarlk Stamford Grassroots Tennis And Education | $15,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Norwalk Stamford Grassroots Tennis & Education Inc - Initial Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | $35,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ongoing Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| React Dc | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Ongoing Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $250,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Recidiviz Funding Request 2024 | 2024 |
| St Johns College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Student Support Services - 2024 | 2024 |
| St Johns College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Annual Fund - 2024 | 2024 |
| The Global Good Fund | $100,000 | Glenwood, MD, US | The Global Good Fund 2024 - Ongoing Grant | 2024 |
| The Network Group Inc | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Initial Support | 2024 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | Philip Merrill College Of Journalism Scholarships - 2024 | 2024 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $20,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton University - Ongoing Grant 2024 | 2024 |
| Votingworks | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Votingworks Funding Request 2024 | 2024 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Wildlife Of The American West Request 2024 | 2024 |
| Career Technical Education Solutions | $70,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Ongoing Support - 2024 | 2024 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Direct Food Support | 2023 |
| Darien Arts Center | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | Darien Arts Center -Ongoing Grant | 2023 |
| Experience Camps | $30,000 | Westport, CT, US | Experience Camps - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Support | 2023 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Association | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $5,000 | Moose, WY, US | Gtnpa | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Support | 2023 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Capacity Building Grant Year 3/3 | 2023 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Support Year 3/3 | 2023 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $100,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Ken's Krew | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ken's Krew - Ongoing Grant | 2023 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Maret School Inc | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Mighty Writers | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $5,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $20,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Kiddo Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024-2027 Multi-year Capacity Building 1/3 | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | 2024 Annual Support | 2023 |
| React Dc | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | 2024 Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $300,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Recidiviz Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| St Johns College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | 2024 Student Support Services | 2023 |
| St Johns College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | 2024 Annual Fund | 2023 |
| The Brave House | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Brave House - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| The University Of Maryland College Park Foundation | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | 2024 Philip Merrill College Of Journalism Scholarships | 2023 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Ongoing Suppport | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $20,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton University - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Votingworks | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Votingworks Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Wildlife Of The American West Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Career Technical Education Solutions | $50,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Career Technical Education Solutions (Ctes) - Initial Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| The Global Good Fund | $75,000 | Glenwood, MD, US | The Global Good Fund - Initial Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Direct Food Support | 2023 |
| Darien Arts Center | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | Darien Arts Center -Ongoing Grant | 2023 |
| Experience Camps | $30,000 | Westport, CT, US | Experience Camps - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Support | 2023 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Association | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $5,000 | Moose, WY, US | Gtnpa | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Support | 2023 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Capacity Building Grant Year 3/3 | 2023 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Support Year 3/3 | 2023 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $100,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Ken's Krew | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ken's Krew - Ongoing Grant | 2023 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Maret School Inc | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Mighty Writers | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $5,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $20,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Kiddo Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024-2027 Multi-year Capacity Building 1/3 | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | 2024 Annual Support | 2023 |
| React Dc | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | 2024 Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $300,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Recidiviz Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| St Johns College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | 2024 Student Support Services | 2023 |
| St Johns College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | 2024 Annual Fund | 2023 |
| The Brave House | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Brave House - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| The University Of Maryland College Park Foundation | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | 2024 Philip Merrill College Of Journalism Scholarships | 2023 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Ongoing Suppport | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $20,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton University - Ongoing Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Votingworks | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Votingworks Funding Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Wildlife Of The American West Request 2023 | 2023 |
| Career Technical Education Solutions | $50,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Career Technical Education Solutions (Ctes) - Initial Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| The Global Good Fund | $75,000 | Glenwood, MD, US | The Global Good Fund - Initial Grant 2023 | 2023 |
| Mighty Writers | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $200,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | $35,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ongoing Support | 2022 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operation Support 2022 | 2022 |
| St Johns College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Student Health And Wellness | 2022 |
| St Johns College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Maret School Inc | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | 3d Touchable Exhibit | 2022 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Eduucational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater Program | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $40,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Funding Support | 2022 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Education Program 2022 | 2022 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Restoration Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Washington Dc Police Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support | 2022 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support 2022 - Year 2 Of 3 | 2022 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capacity Building Grant 2022 - Year 2 Of 3 | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| The University Of Maryland College Park Foundation | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| React Dc | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Ongoing Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Votingworks | $235,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Accelerate Path To New Standard | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Annual Endowment Contribution | 2022 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $100,000 | Middletown, DE, US | General Funding Support | 2022 |
| The Brave House | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Brave House - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart Expansion Grant | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $40,000 | Westport, CT, US | Experience Camps - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $15,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Bay Area Discovery Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Moose, WY, US | Taggart Trailhead | 2022 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Giving Tuesday Match | 2022 |
| Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition | $70,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Aomc - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Ken's Krew | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Ken's Krew - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| New York Public Radio | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Nypr - Ongoing Grant 2022 - More Perfect | 2022 |
| Darien Arts Center | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | Darien Arts Center - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Bennington College | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | Bennington College - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $15,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton University - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Per Scholas | $40,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Per Scholas - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Association | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Trips For Kids | $20,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Earn-a-bike | 2022 |
| Mighty Writers | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $200,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | $35,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ongoing Support | 2022 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operation Support 2022 | 2022 |
| St Johns College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Student Health And Wellness | 2022 |
| St Johns College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Maret School Inc | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | 3d Touchable Exhibit | 2022 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Eduucational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater Program | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $40,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Funding Support | 2022 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Education Program 2022 | 2022 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Restoration Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Washington Dc Police Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support | 2022 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support 2022 - Year 2 Of 3 | 2022 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capacity Building Grant 2022 - Year 2 Of 3 | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| The University Of Maryland College Park Foundation | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| React Dc | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Ongoing Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Votingworks | $235,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Accelerate Path To New Standard | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Annual Endowment Contribution | 2022 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $100,000 | Middletown, DE, US | General Funding Support | 2022 |
| The Brave House | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Brave House - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart Expansion Grant | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $40,000 | Westport, CT, US | Experience Camps - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $15,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Bay Area Discovery Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Moose, WY, US | Taggart Trailhead | 2022 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Giving Tuesday Match | 2022 |
| Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition | $70,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Aomc - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Ken's Krew | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Ken's Krew - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| New York Public Radio | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Nypr - Ongoing Grant 2022 - More Perfect | 2022 |
| Darien Arts Center | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | Darien Arts Center - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Bennington College | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | Bennington College - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $15,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton University - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Per Scholas | $40,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Per Scholas - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Association | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Trips For Kids | $20,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Earn-a-bike | 2022 |
| Mighty Writers | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $200,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | $35,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ongoing Support | 2022 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operation Support 2022 | 2022 |
| St Johns College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Student Health And Wellness | 2022 |
| St Johns College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Maret School Inc | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | 3d Touchable Exhibit | 2022 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Eduucational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater Program | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $40,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Funding Support | 2022 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Education Program 2022 | 2022 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Restoration Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Washington Dc Police Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support | 2022 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support 2022 - Year 2 Of 3 | 2022 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capacity Building Grant 2022 - Year 2 Of 3 | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| The University Of Maryland College Park Foundation | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Operational Support 2022 | 2022 |
| React Dc | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Ongoing Support 2022 | 2022 |
| Votingworks | $235,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Accelerate Path To New Standard | 2022 |
| Mill Valley Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Annual Endowment Contribution | 2022 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $100,000 | Middletown, DE, US | General Funding Support | 2022 |
| The Brave House | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Brave House - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart Expansion Grant | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $40,000 | Westport, CT, US | Experience Camps - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $15,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Bay Area Discovery Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Moose, WY, US | Taggart Trailhead | 2022 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Giving Tuesday Match | 2022 |
| Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition | $70,000 | Marietta, OH, US | Aomc - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Ken's Krew | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Ken's Krew - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| New York Public Radio | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Nypr - Ongoing Grant 2022 - More Perfect | 2022 |
| Darien Arts Center | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | Darien Arts Center - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Bennington College | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | Bennington College - Initial Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $15,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton University - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Per Scholas | $40,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Per Scholas - Ongoing Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Association | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Trips For Kids | $20,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Earn-a-bike | 2022 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $10,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Bay Area Discovery Museum | 2021 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | On Going Restoration Support | 2021 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Direct Food Support | 2021 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Ceo Center For Economic Opportunity | 2021 |
| Experience Camps | $40,000 | Westport, CT, US | Ongoing Grant | 2021 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support | 2021 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | One Tam Youth Program | 2021 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Moose, WY, US | Snake River Getaways | 2021 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capacity Building Grant | 2021 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ongoing Support | 2021 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $200,000 | Westport, CT, US | Horizons National Support | 2021 |
| Institute On Aging | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Institute On Aging General Support | 2021 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $69,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Kickstart General Support | 2021 |
| Let's Get Ready Inc | $85,000 | New York, NY, US | Lets Get Ready General Support | 2021 |
| Maret School Inc | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Mighty Writers | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Mighty Writers Ongoing Support | 2021 |
| Mill Valley Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Library Program | 2021 |
| Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation | $40,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Kiddo | 2021 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $5,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Throckmorton Theater | 2021 |
| National Public Radio | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Local Newsroom Program Support | 2021 |
| New York Public Radio | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Nypr Radiolab Ongoing Support | 2021 |
| News Literacy Project | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Checkology Lesson Development | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Children's Alliance | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ongoing Support | 2021 |
| St John's College | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Mellon Hall | 2021 |
| St John's College | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $25,000 | College Park, MD, US | Philip Merrill College Of Journalism School | 2021 |
| Recidiviz Inc | $100,000 | Middletown, DE, US | Initial Funding Request | 2021 |
| Wildlife Of The American West | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Education Program | 2021 |
| Per Scholas | $60,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Per Scholas Ongoing Grant | 2021 |
| The Brave House | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Brave House Initial Grant | 2021 |
| Votingworks | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Capacity Building | 2021 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2021 |
| Washington Dc Police Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Stars- Students Taking Another Route | 2021 |
| React Dc | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $25,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Evertown For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Center For Employment Opportunities | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Experience Camps | $20,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Fair Chance | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $50,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Inc | $15,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $25,000 | Moose, WY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Horizons Greater Washington Inc | $65,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $200,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Institute On Aging | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kickstart International Inc | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Let's Get Ready Inc | $65,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Maret School Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mighty Writers | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mill Valley Livearts | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mill Valley Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mill Valley Community Schools Foundation (kiddo) | $40,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art Of The United States | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| National Public Radio | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| New York Public Radio | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| News Literacy Project | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Children's Alliance | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ps33 Chelsea Prep Elementary School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St John's College | $75,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Trust For The National Mall | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Princeton University | $15,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Teacher's College Columbia Univeristy | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | $20,000 | College Park, MD, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Votingworks | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Smart Family Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-2297831 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1001 WARRENVILLE ROAD 500 Lisle, IL 60532-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Smart Family Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President And Director | David Archibald Smart |
|---|---|
| Vp/treasurer And Director | Roland M Smart |
| Vp/secretary And Director | Jesse Safir |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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