The Smidt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Smidt Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.6 million in 145 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$14.6 million
- Number of grants145
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$270 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $24.8 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24.8 million | 148 | $268 million |
| 2024 | $14.6 million | 145 | $270 million |
How to apply
The Smidt 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 Smidt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 55 | $10.7 million |
| New York | 12 | $5.7 million |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $575,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $307,500 |
| Colorado | 7 | $210,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $175,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $118,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Smidt heart institute | $3.0 million |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| Holocaust Museum la | General operating support; project support | $2.0 million |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Nonprofit support | $1.7 million |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | General operating support; project support | $1.0 million |
| Big Picture Company Inc | Advancing skilled trades education | $975,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Nonprofit support | $800,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles | General operating support | $520,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum Inc | General operating support | $515,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor | Advancing skilled trades education | $479,990 |
| Port of Los Angeles High School | Advancing skilled trades education | $405,972 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Project support | $350,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General operating support | $270,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | General operating support; project support | $250,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Project support | $250,000 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation | General operating support; project support | $210,000 |
| Food Forward Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Project support | $200,000 |
| Reut USA | Project support | $200,000 |
| Skills USA Inc | Advancing skilled trades education | $175,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation | General operating support | $170,000 |
| Abc Unified School District | Advancing skilled trades education | $164,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District | Advancing skilled trades education | $150,000 |
| Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment | General operating support | $150,000 |
| David Foster Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Innercity Struggle | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade - Black United Fund Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Urban League | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | General operating support; project support | $150,000 |
| New America Foundation | Advancing skilled trades education | $150,000 |
| Da Vinci Schools Fund | Advancing skilled trades education | $137,000 |
| La Family Housing Corporation | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Career Technical Education Foundation Sonoma County | Advancing skilled trades education | $125,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General operating support | $110,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Food Share Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| National Coalition for Homeless Veterans | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Public Counsel | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Mission Continues | General operating support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric L Smidt
- Allan G Mutchnik
- Saba Yazdani
- Susan Smidt
Questions people ask
Does The Smidt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Smidt Foundation give?
$14.6 million in tax year 2024, across 145 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Smidt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric L Smidt (Director / President), Allan G Mutchnik (Director / Treasurer), Saba Yazdani (Secretary) and Susan Smidt (Board Member (Term Beg 7/1/2024)).
What does The Smidt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.