Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Clackamas, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$40.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
42% 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 | $1.2 million | 36 | $34.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 43 | $40.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 53 | $40.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert A Smith P O Box 2347, Clackamas, OR 97015-2347 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 695-8556 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See charitable giving tab/faq's at rmjsfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 25 | $780,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $304,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $225,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 8 | $147,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $80,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Helo | Community relief | $300,000 |
| Steele Memorial Medical Center | Health care | $150,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Education | $100,000 |
| Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue | Community relief | $100,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Cent PO Box 697 | Education | $90,000 |
| Aaron Meyers School of Music Oregon Music Hall of Fame | Arts | $85,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Community relief | $80,000 |
| Cross Purposes | Community relief | $75,000 |
| Colton School District | Education | $65,000 |
| B-17 Alliance Foundation | History preservation | $50,000 |
| Crisis Center | Disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Grand View Christian Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| Casa of Clackamas County | Community relief | $40,000 |
| Columbia Presbyterian Church | Advance religion | $40,000 |
| Idaho Scouting America | Education | $40,000 |
| Christ the Vine Lutheran Church | Advance religion | $35,000 |
| ALS Association PF | Health care | $30,000 |
| Christ the Vine School | Community relief | $30,000 |
| Peace Health SW Medical Center Foundation | Health care | $30,000 |
| Careers in Construction | Education | $30,000 |
| St Johns Presbyterian Church | Community relief | $25,000 |
| National Wheelchair BB | Health care | $25,000 |
| Spring Mountain Christian | Community relief | $25,000 |
| Hope Haven Charitable Trust | Community relief | $25,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Health care | $20,000 |
| Campfire Columbia | Community relief | $20,000 |
| Horses of Hope | Community relief | $20,000 |
| Back Packs of Love | Community relief | $20,000 |
| College Possible | Education | $15,000 |
| Family Promise of Clark County | Community relief | $15,000 |
| Continuum Arts Collective | Arts | $15,000 |
| YMCA Columbia Willamette | Education | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of SW Washington | Education | $10,000 |
| L'arche Portland | Community relief | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Community relief | $10,000 |
| Seaside Elks Lodge 1748 | Community relief | $10,000 |
| Summit County Rescue | Community relief | $10,000 |
| Urological Research Foundation | Health care | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest | Community relief | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Smith
- Mary Jane Smith
- Steven Smith
- Terri Lynn Busse
- Shelley Derstadt
- Reilly Smith
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See charitable giving tab/faq's at rmjsfoundation.org.
How much does Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Smith (President), Mary Jane Smith (Secretary), Steven Smith (Treasurer) and Terri Lynn Busse (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.