Linda I Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Linda I Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $238,400 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$238,400
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $233,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $228,000 | 31 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $233,000 | 31 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $238,400 | 32 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Linda I 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 Linda I Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $238,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | General use - animal rescue & treatment | $20,000 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | General use - animal rescue & rehabilitation | $14,700 |
| Way Out West Equine Rescue | General use - rescue horses from slaughter; rehabilitate & end-of-life care | $11,500 |
| Ocean Institute | General use - education/environmental programs | $10,500 |
| Caterina's Club | General use - meals for homeless/low income families | $10,000 |
| CDF Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | General use - ca firefighter assistance | $10,000 |
| Patriotic Service Dog | General use - provide service dogs military & first-responder veterans | $10,000 |
| The Achievers - Dsusa Oc | General use - help disabled persons to realize that their abilities outweigh their disabilities | $10,000 |
| The Teen Project Inc | General use - drug treatment, education, housing for homeless/sex-trafficked young women | $10,000 |
| Kidsingers | General use - music program for disadvantaged youth | $8,000 |
| Laguna College of Art Design | General use - education | $8,000 |
| Kidworks | General use - mentoring & education programs | $7,500 |
| New Directions for Women | General use - addiction treatment for women | $7,500 |
| Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | General use - equine-assisted therapy for physically/emotionally disabled | $7,500 |
| Blue Star Ranch | General use - veteran equine-assisted mental health programs | $7,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach | General use - education & enrichment | $6,000 |
| Beyond Blindness | General use - education for visually-impaired | $5,000 |
| Casa Teresa | General use - assist pregnant women in crisis | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Orange County | General use - medical research, programs & svcs | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | General use - scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Environmental Nature Center | General use - education/environmental programs | $5,000 |
| Foster Love | General use - services/support to children navigating the foster care system | $5,000 |
| Hands Together | General use - child care & education | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Ventura Co | General use - animal rescue during los angeles wildfires | $5,000 |
| Irvine Historical Society | General use - historic preservation & education | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | General use - provide food for the hungry | $5,000 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears | General use - animal sanctuary for rescued big cats, bears & other exotic animals | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Orange County & Inland Empire | General use - grant dying wishes of terminally-ill children | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General use - animal rescue during los angeles wildfires | $5,000 |
| San Juan Capistrano Historical Society | General use - historic preservation of sjc mission | $5,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts | General use - dance/music programs for children with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center | General use - rehabilitation of injured wildlife in southern ca | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda I Smith
- Tracey L Gaede
- Diana G Blatz
- Tyler I Gaede
- Whit Batchelor
Questions people ask
Does Linda I Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Linda I Smith Foundation give?
$238,400 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Linda I Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda I Smith (Director/President), Tracey L Gaede (Director/Treasurer), Diana G Blatz (Director/Secretary) and Tyler I Gaede (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Linda I Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and youth programs.