Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Malibu, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,198 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,325 and the largest $22,000. 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$176,198
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,325
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $151,600 the year before.
48% 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 | $330,861 | 20 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $151,600 | 16 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $176,198 | 23 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation 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 Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $83,373 |
| Alabama | 3 | $21,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $13,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,325 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Support charitable activities. | $22,000 |
| Hope Walks | Support charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Support charitable activities. | $13,000 |
| Deported Asylum Seekers Assistance Project | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Grace Klein Community | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International | Support charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| St Aidans Episcopal Church | Support charitable activities. | $9,873 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | Support charitable activities. | $7,325 |
| Hudson Link | Support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Malibu Community Labor Exchange | Support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Malibu Friends of Music | Support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Community | Support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia | Support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles | Support charitable activities. | $3,000 |
| Food Share of Ventura County | Support charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Opera Birmingham | Support charitable activities. | $1,250 |
| Fulcrum Arts | Support charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Support charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | Support charitable activities. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzelle M Smith
- Don Howarth
Questions people ask
Does Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation give?
$176,198 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,325.
Who runs Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzelle M Smith (President) and Don Howarth (Secretary).
What does Don Howarth & Suzelle Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and international.