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Private foundation · EIN 26-2866592

The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation

Mishawaka, IN

The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mishawaka, IN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $3.18M in grants and contributions paid across 38 grants, with $51.9M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Career Academy, Rise and Ivy Tech Fdn.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Career AcademySouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$1,329,142
RiseMishawaka, INGeneral Charitable Gift$546,500
Ivy Tech FdnSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$273,500
Garatoni Smith ScholarshipMishawaka, INGeneral Charitable Gift$251,500
Cultivate CulinarySouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$230,000
Annual Bishop AppealFort Wayne, INGeneral Charitable Gift$100,000
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership FoundationSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$100,000
Wbl Hub CorpMishawaka, INGeneral Gift$54,300
St Pius ChurchGranger, INGeneral Charitable Gift$50,000
Queen of PeaceMishawaka, INGeneral Charitable Gift$50,000
Boys and Girls ClubSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$31,000
Regional Sector PshipMishawaka, INGeneral Charitable Gift$25,600
Food Bank of Northern IndianaSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$15,000
The Center for the HomelessSouth Bend, INGeneral Gift$15,000
Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame, INGeneral Charitable Gift$13,150
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral Charitable Gift$10,000
Kroc CenterSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$10,000
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral Charitable Gift$10,000
Wounder Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral Charitable Gift$10,000
Team Hope in MotionIndianapolis, INGeneral Charitable Gift$10,000
Hope MinistriesSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$5,000
Mishawaka Food PantryMishawaka, INGeneral Charitable Gift$5,000
Purdue Triangle FratLafayette, INGeneral Charitable Gift$5,000
St Ann Catholic ChurchCassopolis, MIGenaral Gift$5,000
St Margarets HouseSouth Bend, INGeneral Charitable Gift$5,000

The 25 largest of 38 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $3,178,792 in grants and contributions paid (38 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Career Academy (IN), $1.33M, Rise (IN), $547K, Ivy Tech Fdn (IN), $274K, Garatoni Smith Scholarship (IN), $252K and Cultivate Culinary (IN), $230K.