The Patricia M & H William Smith Jr
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational institutions and cultural organizations through endowments. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and preserving arts and culture, as evidenced by its funding to various schools, colleges, and cultural festivals. The foundation also supports community service initiatives and religious organizations, indicating a broader focus on community development and social welfare. While it primarily operates in New York, it also provides grants to recipients in Massachusetts and other states, demonstrating a regional commitment to philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or medium nonprofit, especially educational or cultural organizations, seeking endowment or one-time support and comfortable with a brief, letter-style application.
Good Fit
- • Requests for endowment or restricted/support for long-term sustainability.
- • Organizational presence in New York or Massachusetts (historical focus).
- • Ability to submit a concise written description by mail and accept a short review timeline.
- • Track record or local credibility (existing relationship improves chances).
- • Need size aligned with past awards (many grants under $5K, occasional larger gifts).
Geography
Observed giving spans multiple states across the two-year record (14 states in 2022) but the most recent year was concentrated in three states with 96% of 2023 dollars to Massachusetts, so the footprint is multi-state but uneven.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients in 2022 (67) and while 2023 was smaller (6 recipients), the multi-year record shows a broadly distributed recipient set rather than a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
The filing and contact information state that applications are accepted at any time and 2023 shows three new recipients (half of that year’s grantees); combined with the explicit submission instructions, this suggests unfamiliar applicants can plausibly be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
