In 2018, The May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust awarded 139 grants totaling $18,857,130, with an average grant award size of $135,663 and an average annual grant payment of $78,720.
The list below details all grants approved since 2014, representing the Trust’s current interests. The list can be filtered by Funding Priority.
| Organization | Location | Program | Year | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilities United | Palo Alto, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $150,000 | Over two years to provide inclusive services and support for adults with disabilities |
| Becoming Independent | Santa Rosa, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $150,000 | Over two years to support people with I/DD through job training and community-based employment |
| Camp for All | Houston, TX, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | Over two years to provide a barrier-free camp experience for adults and transitioning youth with disabilities |
| Inclusion B.C. Society | New Westminster, BC, Canada | Disabilities | 2019 | $120,000 | Over two years to be the convener, conduit, and collective public voice for local Community Living member agencies serving people with disabilities across British Columbia |
| Jewish Family Service | Houston, TX, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $300,000 | Over two years to provide life skills training and supported employment opportunities to adults with disabilities, and family support |
| L.A. GOAL | Culver City, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $80,000 | Over two years to provide client-centered services and support for adults with developmental disabilities |
| Marbridge Foundation Inc. | Manchaca, TX, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $200,000 | Over two years to provide adults with disabilities with training and education to achieve personal goals within a residential community setting |
| My Possibilities | Plano, TX, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $150,000 | Over two years to provide employment services and support to enable adults with I/DD to achieve their maximum potential and lead fulfilling lives in the community |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled | Denver, CO, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $40,000 | To provide high quality accessible, adaptive outdoor sports and therapeutic recreation programs for adults with disabilities |
| New Directions for People with Disabilities, Inc. | Santa Barbara, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | Over two years to provide educational and inclusive travel opportunities for adults with disabilities |
| Outdoors For All Foundation | Seattle, WA, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | Over two years to enrich the quality of life for adults and transitioning youth with disabilities through outdoor recreation |
| Pacific Assistance Dogs Society | Burnaby, BC, Canada | Disabilities | 2019 | $40,000 | To breed, train, place, and support certified service dogs to increase the independence of people living with disabilities |
| Rainbow Acres | Camp Verde, AZ, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | Over two years to provide a residential and therapeutic care community for adults with I/DD |
| RespectAbilityUSA | Rockville, MD, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $400,000 | Over two years to provide public education and advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities |
| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind | San Antonio, TX, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | Over two years to provide school to work transition services and training for young adults with visual impairment and/or other disabilities |
| Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $200,000 | Over two years to provide vocational and life skills training and support for transitioning adults with autism spectrum disorder |
| The Arc California | Sacramento, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $200,000 | Over two years to advocate for and protect the rights of people with I/DD and support their full inclusion in the community |
| University Of Delaware | Newark, DE, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $300,000 | Over two years to provide leadership training and support for emerging nonprofit leaders of organizations serving adults with I/DD |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT, USA | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | To improve quality of life for people with disabilities in rural areas of Montana |
| Vancouver Community College Foundation | Vancouver, BC, Canada | Disabilities | 2019 | $100,000 | Over two years to provide experiential vocational employment education and training for students with DD |
| Amplify Life | Reno, NV, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $60,000 | Over two years to ensure that individuals with I/DD live quality lives, filled with meaningful relationships, skills, and opportunities to learn, work, and grow |
| BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society | Victoria, BC, Canada | Disabilities | 2018 | $10,000 | To support participation in the 2019 Zero project Conference |
| BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society | Victoria, BC, Canada | Disabilities | 2018 | $200,000 | Over two years to provide case management/navigation services for Indigenous adults with disabilities on reservations and in the community |
| Becoming Independent | Santa Rosa, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $75,000 | To help people with I/DD to live more meaningful and productive lives in the community |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $300,000 | Over two years to provide inclusive, supported employment opportunities in professional work environments for young adults with I/DD |
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $150,000 | Over two years to provide free legal services to low-income adults with I/DD and their families/caregivers |
| Canadian National Institute for the Blind | Vancouver, BC, Canada | Disabilities | 2018 | $100,000 | Over two years to provide post-vision loss career support for adults in British Columbia |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $200,000 | Over two years to provide trained assistance dogs for adults who are deaf or hard of hearing |
| Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $200,000 | Over two years to provide services and support for adults who are deaf, deaf-blind, or deaf-disabled |
| Columbus Community Center | Salt Lake City, UT, USA | Disabilities | 2018 | $50,000 | To provide employment-related training and placement services for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and engage potential employers |