The Smith Richardson Foundation's mission is to contribute to important public debates and to help address serious public policy challenges facing the United States. It seeks to improve public policy and public understanding of issues by supporting innovative research and analysis.
The Domestic Public Policy Program focuses on funding initiatives that aid in the comprehension and resolution of significant challenges confronted by the United States. It encompasses backing for the assessment and research of existing policies and initiatives, alongside supporting endeavors that bring innovatory concepts into the societal discourse. Specifically, the program addresses issues related to fiscal sustainability, economic growth, human capital development, enhancing the efficiency of public services, and reforming the criminal justice system. It endeavors to:
The Foundation is engaged in developing several grant-making portfolios, each targeting these critical areas with the overarching goal of fostering policies that ensure economic prosperity and broad-based opportunity.