Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Solana Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $217,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$217,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $166,000 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,000 | 34 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $217,000 | 40 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Arthur K Smith Family 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.
What Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 37 | $190,500 |
| California | 1 | $21,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road Global | General fund | $21,000 |
| Global Goodworks | General fund | $15,000 |
| Louisville Story Program | General fund | $10,000 |
| Olmstead Parks Conservancy | General fund | $10,000 |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville | General fund | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Women and Families | General fund | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General fund | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | General fund | $5,000 |
| Drepung Gomang Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Food Literacy Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Francis Parker School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | General fund | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hand in Hand Ministires | General fund | $5,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hosparus Louisville | General fund | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Opera | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ky Museum of Arts & Craft | General fund | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Ballet | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Urban League | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Zoo | General fund | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Housing Coalition | General fund | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Kentucky | General fund | $5,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Johns Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Teach Kentucky | General fund | $5,000 |
| In With Out | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ideas Xlab | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Neighborhoods | General fund | $2,500 |
| Passionist Earth & Spirit Center | General fund | $2,500 |
| Second Chances Wildlife | General fund | $2,500 |
| ACLU Fairness Education Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Louisville Nature Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Long Lake Association (Llaa) | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Bajandas
- Natalie F Bajandas
- Bruce J Roth
Questions people ask
Does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc give?
$217,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Bajandas (President), Natalie F Bajandas (Director) and Bruce J Roth (Director).
What does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and education.