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The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Newport Beach, California · EIN 330833879

The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,548 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $299,548 and the largest $299,548. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$110,0002$460,492
2024$210,0003$272,733
2025$299,5481$0

How to apply

The Theodore J and Janice F 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$299,548

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific Symphony
Irvine, CA
Annual fund and two classic concerts$299,548

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation give?

$299,548 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $299,548.

Who runs The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Theodore J Smith (President/Ceo) and Janice Smith (Cfo/Secretary).

What does The Theodore J and Janice F Smith Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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