The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mesa, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $57,183 and the largest $260,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.6 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$57,183
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$42.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,000 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 14 | $34.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 20 | $39.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 23 | $42.2 million |
How to apply
The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 13 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 9 | $592,183 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Animal Welfare League Inc | Provide funds for hvac installation project | $260,000 |
| Arts of Life | Grant to establish a ceramics studio in highland park | $260,000 |
| Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation | Grant to provide funds for the following projects: van for volunteer transportation; construction truck for housing projects; covered parking with solar | $260,000 |
| Save the Family Foundation of Arizo | Grant for infrastructure improvements: webside redesign; technology upgrades; two vehicles for family home visits and client transportation support; building maintenance | $255,000 |
| Be Kind People Project | Grant to upgrade equipment, technology and crm upgrades/project management | $250,000 |
| United Food Bank | Grants to provide funds for the following projects: upgrade the inventory management system; purchase a 24-26 foot refrigerated box truck | $250,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Grant to purchase a new warehouse management system | $225,730 |
| Arizona Refugee Center | Grant to provide help with operating expenses for 2026 | $225,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of Ar | Funds provided for technology, data and facility upgrades | $178,275 |
| Individual | Grant for travel, supplies and consulting to build out the new technology platform | $170,000 |
| Cece's Hope Center | Grant to support essential equipment and technology upgrades | $60,000 |
| Individual | $57,183 | |
| Individual | Fund technology upgrades | $45,000 |
| Age Options Inc | Grant to fund the community-based ageism reduction research project | $20,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hunkapi | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $10,000 |
| Willow House | General fund | $10,000 |
| Aris Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| City Hope | General fund | $10,000 |
| Almost There A Mom and Pups Rescue | General fund | $10,000 |
| Dover Cemetary Association | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Packard
- John Borta
Questions people ask
Does The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $57,183.
Who runs The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert L Packard (Sec/Treas) and John Borta (President).
What does The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, food and hunger and arts and culture.