Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,090 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$61,090
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$928,826
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,069 the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $54,069 | 43 | $995,463 |
| 2024 | $61,090 | 48 | $928,826 |
How to apply
Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith 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 Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $35,240 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,100 |
| New York | 6 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $750 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Independent Foundation | Community | $7,500 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Health | $5,100 |
| Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Health | $5,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring | Education | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Global/Human Rights | $3,000 |
| Computer History Museum | Arts, Museums | $2,500 |
| Edwards Center | Community | $2,500 |
| The Voter Participation Center | Community | $2,500 |
| Redeemer Lutheran School | Education | $2,044 |
| Youth On Course | Community | $2,000 |
| Adolescent Counseling Service | Health | $1,000 |
| Ambition Angels | Community | $1,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Global/Human Rights | $1,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | Community | $1,000 |
| First Graduate | Education | $1,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research | Health | $1,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | Community | $1,000 |
| Life Moves | Community | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | Community | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Education | $1,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Sutter Health Hospice of the Valley | Health | $1,000 |
| The Hoover Institution | Education | $1,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Conservation | $750 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Conservation | $750 |
| Advokids | Community | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Health | $500 |
| Boomer Isiason Foundation | Health | $500 |
| Embarcdero Media Foundation | Community | $500 |
| Foundation for a College Education | Education | $500 |
| Immigration Equality | Global/Human Rights | $500 |
| Infinite Family | Global/Human Rights | $500 |
| Kqed | Community | $500 |
| National PKU Alliance | Health | $500 |
| Pablove Foundation | Education | $500 |
| Pablove Foundation | Health | $500 |
| Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo | Arts, Museums | $500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Conservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen S Smith
- Paula K Smith
- Edward V Pollack
- Marcia H Pollack
Questions people ask
Does Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation give?
$61,090 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen S Smith (President), Paula K Smith (Secretary), Edward V Pollack (Director) and Marcia H Pollack (Director).
What does Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.