Austin Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
Austin Smith Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$166,983
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $13,000 | 1 | $100,795 |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 3 | $166,983 |
How to apply
| Contact | Austin Smith Foundation PO Box 36 ST Paul OR 97137, St Paul, OR 97137 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 880-6231, austinsmithfoundation1991@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The Austin Smith Scholarship Application Process includes the application form recommendation letters letter of intent congratulations from the college trade or technical school of your choice listing of all school and community activities with years of participation and Applicants statement addressing which career path you wish to pursue and why. Please include a brief introduction to your family background in this page as well. Please title the document Career Pursuit and Family Background. To prevent disqualification the essay must be typed and double spaced using no less than 12 point type in 1 page or less. |
| Deadlines | Spring |
| Restrictions | The Austin Smith Foundation will award scholarships of applicants pursuing higher education. Annual amounts will vary applicants should be graduates of St. Paul High School Woodburn High School Newberg High School Gervais High School North Marion High School or Kennedy High School pursuing a career in the following fields: Fire Sciences Criminal Justice Medical Paramedic or Nursing. |
What Austin Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2 | $7,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community College | Nursing Scholarship Funds | $3,500 |
| University of Portland | Nursing Scholarship funds | $3,500 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Medical Field Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Schindler
- Alyssa Johnson
- Jackson Connor
Questions people ask
Does Austin Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring.
How much does Austin Smith Foundation give?
$9,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Austin Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Schindler (President), Alyssa Johnson (Treasurer) and Jackson Connor (Secretary).
What does Austin Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.