Jones-Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyMill Valley, California · EIN 94-3235538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$102K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,300 and $4,000.
From the return
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifehouse | San Rafael, CA | General budget | $45,520 |
| Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League | Seattle, WA | General budget | $5,280 |
| Sierra Repertory Theatre | Sonora, CA | General budget | $5,038 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General budget | $5,000 |
| The Vancouver Symphony | Vancouver, WA | General budget | $4,240 |
| Casa de Angeles Foundation | San Rafael, CA | General budget | $4,000 |
| Gales Creek Camp Foundation for Children With Diabetes | Tigard, OR | General budget | $4,000 |
| Humane Society for Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | General budget | $4,000 |
| North County Community Food Bank | Battle Ground, WA | General budget | $4,000 |
| The Arc Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | General budget | $4,000 |
| Ride Away Center | Plumas Lake, CA | General budget | $3,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General budget | $3,500 |
| Environmental Traveling Companions | San Francisco, CA | General budget | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General budget | $1,700 |
| Rudiger Foundation | Nevada City, CA | General budget | $1,500 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General budget | $1,300 |
| Twain Harte Community Services District | Twain Harte, CA | Twain harte park & recreation program | $1,000 |
| Yosemite Rivers Alliance | Sonora, CA | General budget | $1,000 |
| Angel Island Conservancy | Tiburon, CA | General budget | $500 |
| Cal Maritime Academy Foundation Inc | Vallejo, CA | Jerry A. & carol aspland scholarship endowment | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,078 | 20 |
| 2024 | $94,060 | 20 |
| 2023 | $96,600 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3235538
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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