Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySolana Beach, California · EIN 20-3867228 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$217K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
97% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Road Global | Carlsbad, CA | General fund | $21,000 |
| Global Goodworks | Louisville, KY | General fund | $15,000 |
| Louisville Story Program | Louisville, KY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Olmstead Parks Conservancy | Louisville, KY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Women and Families | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | Lexington, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Drepung Gomang Institute | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Food Literacy Project | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Francis Parker School | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hand in Hand Ministires | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hosparus Louisville | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Opera | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ky Museum of Arts & Craft | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Ballet | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Urban League | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Louisville Zoo | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Housing Coalition | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Kentucky | Frankfort, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Johns Center | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Teach Kentucky | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| In With Out | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ideas Xlab | Louisville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Neighborhoods | Louisville, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Passionist Earth & Spirit Center | Louisville, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Second Chances Wildlife | Goshen, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Aclu Fairness Education Fund | Louisville, KY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Louisville Nature Center | Louisville, KY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Long Lake Association (Llaa) | Interlochen, MI | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $166,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532589349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3867228
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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