Quick Summary
Name: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $9,733,500 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $25,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Letter of Inquiry system) |
Contact Details
Website: http://kesmithfoundation.org/
Email: pme@kesmithfoundation.org
Phone: 216-591-9111
Address: 30100 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 150, Cleveland, OH 44124
Geographic Focus
- Greater Cleveland area
- Northeast Ohio
Funding Priorities
- Nonsectarian education
- Performing and visual arts
- Environment and conservation
- Health care
- Economic development
- Human services
- Community funds
- Free enterprise system
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Endowment funds
- Scholarships
- Loans
- Matching funds
- Political subdivisions
Application Method
For first-time applicants: Contact foundation staff to discuss grant idea before submitting paperwork. Selected grantseekers then submit a letter of inquiry through the online system.
For previous grantees: Can proceed directly to application with assigned access code.
Deadlines: Letters of inquiry and proposals due February 1, July 1, and October 1.
References
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