Mission
The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation is committed
to improving the quality of life in Greater Boston. In pursuit of this mission,
and building on its tradition, the Foundation has selected the following areas
of focus for its grantmaking, in order of priority:
- Supporting our community’s healthcare institutions and research aimed
at combating specific diseases.
- Increasing educational and developmental opportunities both in and out
of school, with emphasis on low-income youth.
- Alleviating chronic poverty, and
- Enriching cultural life in our community.
The Foundation aims to improve the strength and reach of
a select number of nonprofit organizations in each area of focus.
