Smart Family Foundation of Illinois

Smart Family Foundation of Illinois is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $40.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$40.7Mtotal assets
2016IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Smart Family Foundation of Illinois has awarded

40 grantees · $4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Francis W Parker School $700K
  • The Univeristy Of Chicago $329K
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $300K
  • Kenyon College $270K
  • Northwestern Memorial Foundation $250K
  • University Of Wisconsin Foundation $200K
  • Johns Hopkins University $135K
  • Baltimore Museum Of Art $135K
  • Vassar College $125K
  • Steppenwolf Theatre Co $124K
  • University School Of Milwaukee $100K
  • Barnard College $100K
  • Chicago Sinai Congregation $100K
  • Grant Park Music Festival $100K
  • Lincoln Park Zoo $100K
  • Vanderbilt University $100K
  • Players Philanthropy Fund $100K
  • Field Museum $60K
  • Norwood School $55K
  • Wesleyan University $50K
  • Arts Club Of Chicago $50K
  • Planned Parenthood $50K
  • Uniting Voices Chicago $35K
  • Mercersburg Academy $35K
  • Colby College $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$2.8M
  • FY2020$3.2M
  • FY2021$3M
  • FY2022$4.2M
  • FY2023$4.1M

About Smart Family Foundation of Illinois

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN812433446
  • IRS ruling2016

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Smart Family Foundation of Illinois?

Smart Family Foundation of Illinois is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $40.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Smart Family Foundation of Illinois fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Smart Family Foundation of Illinois?

Smart Family Foundation of Illinois's EIN is 812433446. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Smart Family Foundation of Illinois?

Private foundations like Smart Family Foundation of Illinois typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Smart Family Foundation of Illinois. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.