The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation is a private foundation in La Canada, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $130,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$343,018
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $277,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $239,550 | 59 | $681,212 |
| 2023 | $277,500 | 72 | $456,127 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 49 | $343,018 |
How to apply
The Michael & Patricia 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 The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | $121,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei High School | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| St Bede Catholic School | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Holy Family Cathedral School | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Jesuits West | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence of Brindisi | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| St Francis High School of la Canada Flintridge | Scholarship Fund | $6,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| University of Portland | Peter & Christine Smith Scholarship Fund | $4,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet | St. Joseph Worker Program - California Dreamin' | $3,000 |
| Dolores Mission | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Francis High School of la Canada Flintridge | Fr. Tony Marti Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hospitaller Foundation of California Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jesuits West | San Diego Jesuit Community | $2,000 |
| Saint Andrews Abbey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Faith | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church | Together in Mission | $2,000 |
| St John Eudes Parish | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St John of God Retirement and Care Center | Annual Mid-Season Banquet | $2,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brackens Kitchen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Order of Ca | Seminarian Appeal | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Order of Ca | Capuchin Franciscan Mexico Mission | $1,000 |
| Church of the Incarnation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter of Los Angeles | Mending Broken Wings | $1,000 |
| Hoping Hearts Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ignatians West | Madonna Della Strada | $1,000 |
| Loyola Institute for Spirituality | Hearts on Fire | $1,000 |
| Maryvale | Restoring Hope Program | $1,000 |
| Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish in San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Precious Blood Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles A Corporation Sole | Archbishop's Awards - Wildfire Funds | $1,000 |
| Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles A Corporation Sole | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Roman Catholic Bishop of San Bernardino | Our Lady of the Lake Diocese Development Fund | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Rolling Hills | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange A Corp | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church | Eaton Outreach support | $1,000 |
| St John the Baptist | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Meghan Smith Bender
- Kathleen Smith Reichert
- Michael J Smith
- Patricia M Smith
- Peter Smith
- Tommy Smith
- Will Smith
- Carolyn Smith Snyder
Questions people ask
Does The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Meghan Smith Bender (Dir), Kathleen Smith Reichert (Dir), Michael J Smith (Pres, CEO, Dir) and Patricia M Smith (CFO, Sec, Treas, Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.