Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $85,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$320,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
58% 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 | $270,000 | 15 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 8 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 12 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary H Smith 1220 Mesa Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 779-4400 |
What Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $200,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $85,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $85,000 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $40,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Fish Reef Project | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of California | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Apples to Zucchini Cooking School | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Food Bank & Community Service | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary H Smith
- Jennifer Smith Unruh
- Zoe Smith Jaye
- Thomas del Bosco
- Kalman Vidomlanski
Questions people ask
Does Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary H Smith (President), Jennifer Smith Unruh (Vice President), Zoe Smith Jaye (Vice President) and Thomas del Bosco (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jeffrey and Mary Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.