Smith Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Yuma, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$14,438
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,100 the year before.
95% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $423,350 | 34 | $14,439 |
| 2024 | $74,100 | 14 | $17,314 |
| 2025 | $73,000 | 20 | $14,438 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristen Smith-Feldman 701 W 16th Street Ste 101, Yuma, AZ 85364 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (928) 217-2126, kefeldman@jvsmithcompanies.com |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit a written request using the smith family foundation scholarship application. A copy of the applicant's high school transcripts should be attached. |
| Deadlines | MAY |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are intended for the dependents of eligible employees of the smith family companies. The applicants are required to meet certain educational and gpa requirements to qualify. |
What Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $53,500 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amberly's Place | General support | $12,000 |
| Kids at Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Issac Araiza - San Diego State Univ | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Jacob Castro - University of Arizon | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Jania Sanchez - California State Un | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Molly Chavez - Adams State Universi | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Venessa Potts - California State Un | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Yanelli Garcia - University of Colo | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Daphne Paola Nievez Garcia - Northe | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Landon Espinoza - University of Ore | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Jairo Garcia - Arizona State Univer | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| David Saldana Juarez - University O | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Brianna Guirola - Pierce College | Educational scholarship | $3,500 |
| Yuma County Historical Society | General support | $3,500 |
| Kimberly Barrera Serra - Arizona We | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Joel Garcia - Arizona Western Colle | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Sebastian Araiza - Eastern Arizona | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Layla G Ruedas - Arizona Western Co | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Elle Anderson - Arizona Western Col | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Tania Marin - Arizona Western Colle | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Victor P Smith
- Karen Smith
- Kristen Smith-Feldman
- Kristen Smith Eshaya
Questions people ask
Does Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY.
How much does Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$73,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Victor P Smith (Director), Karen Smith (Director), Kristen Smith-Feldman (Treasurer) and Kristen Smith Eshaya (Director).
What does Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.