Smotrich Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Smotrich Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $496,921 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,421 and the largest $400,000. 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$496,921
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,421
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $655,336 the year before.
60% 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 | $256,300 | 33 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $655,336 | 12 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $496,921 | 23 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Smotrich Family 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 Smotrich Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $451,500 |
| California | 10 | $41,421 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Idf | Religious and educational purposes | $400,000 |
| Individual | Religious and educational purposes | $13,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Palm Springs | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| United Hatzalah | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Individual | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Desert Outreach Synagogue | Religious and educational purposes | $3,500 |
| Sinai Temple | Religious and educational purposes | $3,421 |
| Jewish War Veterans of America | Religious and educational purposes | $3,000 |
| American Jewish Congress | Religious and educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | Religious and educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Tikvah Fund | Religious and educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Rancho Mirage | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Getty Patron Society | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jews for Judaism | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Mazon - Jewish Response to Hunger | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| One Family Fund | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Braille Institute | Religious and educational purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marvin Smotrich
- Thomas Smotrich
Questions people ask
Does Smotrich Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smotrich Family Foundation give?
$496,921 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,421.
Who runs Smotrich Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marvin Smotrich (Co-Trustee) and Thomas Smotrich (Co-Trustee).
What does Smotrich Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and veterans.