Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation
Overview
Mission
To provide grants for a variety of charitable causes, primarily in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or that serve Indiana residents.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation awards grants for a variety of charitable causes, primarily in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 to $20,000
Average number of grants per year: 3
Average total giving per year: $20,000 to $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated in the summer.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
Benjamin H. Smyser, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, created the Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation to award grants for a variety of charitable purposes. Mr. Smyser passed away on December 29, 1968.
Mission
To provide grants for a variety of charitable causes, primarily in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or that serve Indiana residents.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation awards grants for a variety of charitable causes, primarily in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 to $20,000
Average number of grants per year: 3
Average total giving per year: $20,000 to $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated in the summer.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
Benjamin H. Smyser, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, created the Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation to award grants for a variety of charitable purposes. Mr. Smyser passed away on December 29, 1968.
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