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
$2.3M in foundation grants on record from 37 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | $805K | 3 |
| Pincus Family Foundation | $606K | 11 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | $200K | 1 |
| William Penn Foundation | $130K | 4 |
| Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Philadelphia Cultural Fund | $66K | 4 |
| Barnes Foundation | $53K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $48K | 2 |
| Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn | $41K | 2 |
| Patricia Kind Family Foundation | $38K | 3 |
Leadership
FRANCES HOOVER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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