Richard Duane Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard Duane Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$15,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$286
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $10,000 | 1 | $3,416 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 2 | $5,391 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 2 | $286 |
How to apply
Richard Duane 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 Richard Duane Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation | To provide economically deprived high school students with an opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports, promote fitness, have access to quality sports medicine care and services designed to improve health and ensure safety. | $10,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | To fund medical research toward cures for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life for children and adults living with inflammatory bowel disease through patient support, education, and advocacy. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Smith
Questions people ask
Does Richard Duane Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Duane Smith Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Richard Duane Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard D Smith (President).
What does Richard Duane Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.