SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUNDS
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Recreation & Sports
Mission
SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND AND PLAYHOUSE, LOCATED IN EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, HAS BEEN A TREASURED DESTINATION FOR OVER 100 YEARS. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNSTRUCTURED FREE PLAY FOR CHILDREN. SMITH CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES, AND SAGE COMMUNITIES BY: 1) MAINTAINING A PROUD TRADITION FOR FREE FAMILY ADMISSION; 2) PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; AND 3) ADVOCATING FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUNDS
$1.8M in foundation grants on record from 22 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | $576K | 2 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | $200K | 1 |
| Philadelphia Cultural Fund | $66K | 4 |
| Barnes Foundation | $53K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $49K | 2 |
| Phillies Charities | $35K | 1 |
| Community Clothes Charity | $25K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $13K | 2 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $11K | 2 |
Leadership
FRANCES HOOVER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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