Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 47-2385678 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $1,000.
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
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacnets Foundation | Cardiff by the Sea, CA | General support | $16,000 |
| Net Research Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $5,300 |
| Acton Methodist Church | Granbury, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Snafu Rescue | Council Bluffs, IA | General support | $1,500 |
| Santa Barbara Afe Foundation | Summerland, CA | General support | $1,400 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Peo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| West Columbia Gorge Humane Society | Washougal, WA | General support | $1,000 |
| Alpha Chi Omega Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| Camas Washougal Historical Society | Washougal, WA | General support | $1,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Righ | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Dog Ranch Rescue | Anna, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Red Rover Purple Leash Project | Sacramento, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Granbury, TX | General support | $700 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General support | $600 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General support | $500 |
| North Shore Animal League | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| French Bulldog Rescue Network | Brockton, MA | General support | $500 |
| French Bulldog Village | Paducah, KY | General support | $500 |
| Land Trust for Sb County | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $400 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | General support | $300 |
| Mission Grandbury | Granbury, TX | General support | $300 |
| Disabled American Vets | Kansas City, MO | General support | $200 |
| Austin Boxer Rescue | Austin, TX | General support | $200 |
| Sb Alliance for Community | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $200 |
| Go Fund Me | Redwood City, CA | General support | $200 |
| SPCA International | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($32,544). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,444 | 42 |
| 2023 | $334,147 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542209349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2385678
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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