William I Smith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William I Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $644,537 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$644,537
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $562,000 the year before.
59% 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 | $565,000 | 11 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $562,000 | 14 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $644,537 | 17 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
William I 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William I Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $197,500 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $168,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $95,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $94,037 |
| Oregon | 1 | $82,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Digdeep Right to Water Project | Program support | $100,000 |
| Manuelito Navajo Childrens Home Inc | Program support | $87,000 |
| Health Bridges International Inc | Program support | $82,000 |
| Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico | Program support | $81,000 |
| Littledrops Orphanage Fund | Program support | $80,000 |
| Parkinsons Pointe | Program support | $80,000 |
| PEACE4KIDS | Program support | $80,000 |
| Flowlovesyou Foundation | Program support | $13,000 |
| Ip Law Foundation | Program support | $8,000 |
| The Center on Colfax | Program support | $8,000 |
| Seattle Waldorf School | Program support | $7,000 |
| Eastside Community School | Program support | $6,000 |
| Highline Academy | Program support | $5,000 |
| Urban Partners Los Angeles | Program support | $2,500 |
| World AIDS Day Urban Partners Los Angeles Fundraiser | Program support | $2,000 |
| North Helpline | Program support | $2,000 |
| JFS Food Pantry | Program support | $1,037 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Canady
- Scott Canady
- Steven Canady
- Karen Canady
- James Krantz
- Lynn Gatewood
- Caleb Krantz
- Michael Canady
- Justin Culman
- Nicole Swari
Questions people ask
Does William I Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William I Smith Family Foundation give?
$644,537 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs William I Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sara Canady (President), Scott Canady (Vice President), Steven Canady (Treasurer) and Karen Canady (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does William I Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.