Emily Balz Smith Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives, primarily through general operating grants. Its mission reflects a commitment to community development, human services, and education, with a focus on empowering women and youth. The foundation serves a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, particularly those that provide essential services to individuals and families. While it primarily supports organizations in Florida, its funding also extends to a few other states. Overall, the foundation emphasizes collaboration with local charities to foster community well-being and development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Florida-based community or human-services nonprofit (often Jacksonville-area) seeking general operating support and able to demonstrate local impact and credibility.
Good Fit
- • Headquartered or operating primarily in Jacksonville/Florida
- • Requesting general operating support in the $5K–$25K range
- • Track record serving youth, human services, or community development
- • Local partnerships or visible community presence
- • Capacity to make a short mailed application and follow up by phone
Geography
Observed giving is strongly state-concentrated: in the latest year about 96% of dollars went to Florida, with only small out-of-state grants to two other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 25 distinct organizations in the latest year, with roughly half new grantees and a mix of returning recipients, indicating a broad and varied recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover (about 13 new recipients in the latest year) and the filings list application information plus a mailed contact and phone number, making it plausible that unfamiliar local applicants can enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
