Linda I Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyCosta Mesa, California · EIN 33-0804049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$238K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | General use - animal rescue & treatment | $20,000 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Huntington Beach, CA | General use - animal rescue & rehabilitation | $14,700 |
| Way Out West Equine Rescue | Orange, CA | General use - rescue horses from slaughter; rehabilitate & end-of-life care | $11,500 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | General use - education/environmental programs | $10,500 |
| Caterina's Club | Anaheim, CA | General use - meals for homeless/low income families | $10,000 |
| Cdf Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General use - ca firefighter assistance | $10,000 |
| Patriotic Service Dog | Murrieta, CA | General use - provide service dogs military & first-responder veterans | $10,000 |
| The Achievers - Dsusa Oc | Irvine, CA | General use - help disabled persons to realize that their abilities outweigh their disabilities | $10,000 |
| The Teen Project Inc | Sun Valley, CA | General use - drug treatment, education, housing for homeless/sex-trafficked young women | $10,000 |
| Kidsingers | Anaheim, CA | General use - music program for disadvantaged youth | $8,000 |
| Laguna College of Art Design | Laguna Beach, CA | General use - education | $8,000 |
| Kidworks | Santa Ana, CA | General use - mentoring & education programs | $7,500 |
| New Directions for Women | Costa Mesa, CA | General use - addiction treatment for women | $7,500 |
| Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General use - equine-assisted therapy for physically/emotionally disabled | $7,500 |
| Blue Star Ranch | Canyon Country, CA | General use - veteran equine-assisted mental health programs | $7,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | General use - education & enrichment | $6,000 |
| Beyond Blindness | Santa Ana, CA | General use - education for visually-impaired | $5,000 |
| Casa Teresa | Orange, CA | General use - assist pregnant women in crisis | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | General use - medical research, programs & svcs | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | General use - scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Environmental Nature Center | Newport Beach, CA | General use - education/environmental programs | $5,000 |
| Foster Love | Brea, CA | General use - services/support to children navigating the foster care system | $5,000 |
| Hands Together | Santa Ana, CA | General use - child care & education | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Ventura Co | Ojai, CA | General use - animal rescue during los angeles wildfires | $5,000 |
| Irvine Historical Society | Irvine, CA | General use - historic preservation & education | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | Laguna Beach, CA | General use - provide food for the hungry | $5,000 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears | Alpine, CA | General use - animal sanctuary for rescued big cats, bears & other exotic animals | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Orange County & Inland Empire | Irvine, CA | General use - grant dying wishes of terminally-ill children | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | General use - animal rescue during los angeles wildfires | $5,000 |
| San Juan Capistrano Historical Society | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General use - historic preservation of sjc mission | $5,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | General use - dance/music programs for children with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center | Huntington Beach, CA | General use - rehabilitation of injured wildlife in southern ca | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,400 | 32 |
| 2024 | $233,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $228,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0804049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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