Lon V Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 95-6045384 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Las Floristas Inc | Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Orange County United Way | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tierra Del Sol Foundation | Sunland, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Orange Coun | Orange, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| ALS Network | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Committee Childrens Hospi | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| St Joseph Center | Venice, CA | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Goodwill of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Northridge Hospital Foundation | Northridge, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic LA Free Clin | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army So Cal | Carson, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sharewell Cayton Childrens Museum | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Braille Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Upland, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center for Homeless W | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Opica Adult Day Program Counseling | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Margarets Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International Eye Foundation | Kensington, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | North Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Foundation for Women Warriors | Vista, CA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Assistance League | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Haven Hills Inc | Canoga Park, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| LA Police Academa Magent School Fou | Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Midnight Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Alliance | Costa Mesa, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Sister Family Services | Pomona, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Youth OCBF | Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Valley Village | Winnetka, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| ClareMatrix Frmly Clare Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pacific Clinic fmly UpliftHollygrov | Arcadia, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aviva Family Childrens Services | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cancer Support Community South Bay | Torrance, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Verbum DEI High School | North Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| 1736 Family Crisis Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| ALS Association - Golden West Chapt | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Campbell Center | Glendale, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Puente Learning Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| USC Pacific Asia Museum | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| LA County Police Canine Association | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 53 grants to individuals ($666,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,532,000 | 116 |
| 2023 | $1,506,000 | 114 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103639
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6045384
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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