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The Smith Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sherwood, Oregon · EIN 201476822

The Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherwood, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $570,210 and the largest $1.1 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.

Giving in 2024 was up from $54,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$54,0006$1.1 million
2024$1.1 million2$0

How to apply

The 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 Smith Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$1.1 million
Oregon1$16,527

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian Foundation NW
Alpharetta, GA
Charitable giving in similar fashion to the smith family foundation.$1.1 million
Community of Hope Church
Wilsonville, OR
General operating expenses of the church$16,527

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Smith Family Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $570,210.

Who runs The Smith Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David A Smith (President), Carey L Smith (Sec/Treas) and T Scott Collins (Director).

What does The Smith Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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