Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Maria, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $850,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$850,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $864,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $535,000 | 34 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $864,500 | 48 | $13.8 million |
| 2025 | $850,000 | 48 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark and Dorthy Smith Foundation 2011 J South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 928-6628 |
| What to submit | Written-letter form |
| Deadlines | OPEN |
| Restrictions | Local-charitable or educational |
What Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $817,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $27,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodbank SB County | Support | $80,000 |
| Marian Regional Med Ctr (Csu) | Support | $70,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association of the Central Coast | Support | $30,000 |
| Calm | Support | $30,000 |
| Casa | Support | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support | $27,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Support | $25,000 |
| Central Coast Rescue Mission | Support | $25,000 |
| Hearts Aligned | Support | $25,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center SB | Support | $25,000 |
| Oasis | Support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Santa Maria Valley | Support | $25,000 |
| Hillside House | Support | $22,000 |
| Angel's Foster Care | Support | $20,000 |
| Community Partners in Caring | Support | $20,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Support | $20,000 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions | Support | $20,000 |
| California Central Coast Cops N Kids | Support | $15,000 |
| Central Coast Junior Golf | Support | $15,000 |
| Family Service Agency | Support | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Support | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central Coast | Support | $15,000 |
| New House Santa Barbara | Support | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane | Support | $15,000 |
| Veggie Rescue | Support | $15,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Support | $12,500 |
| Alano Club of Santa Barbara | Support | $10,000 |
| Care 4 Paws | Support | $10,000 |
| Creative Network | Support | $10,000 |
| Feed the Valley | Support | $10,000 |
| Gateway Education Service | Support | $10,000 |
| Healing Justice | Support | $10,000 |
| Los Padres Council Boy Scouts of America | Support | $10,000 |
| Naturetrak Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Partners in Housing Solutions | Support | $10,000 |
| Unify | Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Maria Philharmonic Society | Support | $8,500 |
| Captive Hearts | Support | $8,000 |
| Dana Adobe & Cultural Center | Support | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Smith
- Cameron Smith
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: OPEN.
How much does Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation give?
$850,000 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Smith (Director) and Cameron Smith (Director).
What does Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.