Quick Summary
Name: The Smidt Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $22,000,000 |
| Grant Range | $500 - $3,050,000 |
| Average Grant | $135,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://thesmidtfoundation.org/ Address: 9355 Wilshire Blvd Ste 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5436 Media Email: LCondon@HFTforschools.org
Geographic Focus
Primarily California, New York, and Colorado. Harbor Freight Tools for Schools program operates nationwide in the United States.
Funding Priorities
- Skilled Trades Education: Flagship program Harbor Freight Tools for Schools supports high school skilled trades education across the United States
- Veterans and First Responders: Supporting organizations that serve veterans and first responders
- Anti-Semitism and Bigotry: Supporting nonprofits addressing anti-Semitism and bigotry in all forms
- Human Services: Front-line organizations bringing care to those in need, including programs to alleviate homelessness
- Education: Public education initiatives
What They Don't Fund
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited funding proposals. The foundation has a small staff and proactively identifies and reaches out to organizations they wish to support. Organizations cannot apply directly for funding.
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