John and Charlene Smylie Foundation
Invitation OnlyValley Center, California · EIN 94-3252120 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $350.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Peak Gym | San Marcos, CA | Sports | $1,300 |
| San Diego Zoological Society | San Diego, CA | Education and Animal Awareness | $1,118 |
| San Marcos Senior Center | San Marcos, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| VC Little League | Valley Center, CA | Sports | $678 |
| Escondido Public Library | San Marcos, CA | Educational | $500 |
| San Marcos Library | San Marcos, CA | Educational | $500 |
| American Cancer | Valley Center, CA | Medical | $350 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Valley Center, CA | Charity | $350 |
| VC Soccer | Valley Center, CA | Sports | $348 |
| VC Scholarship | Valley Center, CA | Educationsl | $335 |
| City of SD Scholarship | San Marcos, CA | Educational | $300 |
| Friends of Library | Valley Center, CA | Educational | $300 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Valley Center, CA | Charity | $300 |
| C Dendy Baseball | Valley Center, CA | Sports | $250 |
| Ewr | Valley Center, CA | Charity | $250 |
| SUU Scholarships | Valley Center, CA | Educational | $225 |
| Wolf Discovery Center | Valley Center, CA | Educational | $200 |
| Girl Scouts | Valley Center, CA | Youth | $196 |
| Christas Swomming Sponsorship | San Marcos, CA | Youth | $125 |
| VC TPC School | Valley Center, CA | Youth | $120 |
| VC History Museum | Valley Cener, CA | Charity | $100 |
| Boy Scouts | Valley Center, CA | Youth | $100 |
| World Bird Sanctuary | Valley Center, CA | Charity | $100 |
| City Of Escondido Ballet | Escondido, CA | Charity | $92 |
| National Parks Foundation | San Marcos, CA | Charity | $75 |
| Apex Fun Run | Valley Center, CA | Sports | $69 |
| Dos Valley Garden | Valley center, CA | Enviroment | $52 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($347). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,680 | 28 |
| 2024 | $17,086 | 24 |
| 2023 | $14,303 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621469349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3252120
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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