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The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation established by William Wikoff Smith. The Trust is specifically focused on areas involving basic needs for food, clothing and shelter; supplementing higher education scholarship programs; and basic medical research primarily in Heart Disease, Cancer and AIDS. more >>

Philadelphia — Lankenau Hospital received a grant for over $500,000 to help purchase the daVinci Surgical Robot. This is the latest technology for the operating room and the first surgical robot in the world approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. more >>

Philadelphia — Lankenau Institute for Medical Research received a grant of $1,500,000 to establish their first Chair in Cardiovascular Research, which will fortify their ability to conduct advanced cardiovascular research.

The Trust acknowledges the kindness of G. Morris Dorrance (advisor) and Charles B. Humpton (advisor). Their support is greatly appreciated.

The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation which makes grants primarily for three specific purposes. With few exceptions, grants are limited to organizations within Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as well as the City of Camden, New Jersey. more >>