Quick Summary
Name: John And Gwen Smart Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,600,000 (2022) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly available |
| Average Grant | Approximately $156,500 (based on 23 grants) |
| Application Method | No public application process |
Contact Details
No public website, email, or phone number available. Located in Lisle, IL.
Geographic Focus
Based on known grantees, appears to fund organizations in:
- New York
- Potentially Illinois (based in Lisle, IL)
- Possibly broader US focus
Funding Priorities
Based on known grant recipients, the foundation appears to support:
- Women's empowerment and economic justice
- Social entrepreneurship and leadership development
- Human services and poverty alleviation
Known past grantees include:
- New York Women's Foundation (NYWF)
- Echoing Green
- Women In Need (WIN)
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available.
Application Method
This is a private family foundation with no public application process. Grants appear to be made by invitation only or through trustee discretion. There is no website or public contact information available for unsolicited grant applications.
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