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Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation

Historical Funder

Santa Maria, California · EIN 20-8775647 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$850K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$14.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactMARK AND DORTHY SMITH FOUNDATION
Address2011 J SOUTH BROADWAY, SANTA MARIA CA 93454
Phone8059286628
Form and materialsWRITTEN-LETTER FORM
DeadlinesOPEN
RestrictionsLOCAL-CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Children & Youth3
  • Health2
  • Mental Health2
  • Education1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

4% of grants went outside California.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Foodbank Sb CountySanta Barbara, CASupport$80,000
Marian Regional Med Ctr (Csu)Santa Maria, CASupport$70,000
Alzheimer's Association of the Central CoastSanta Barbara, CASupport$30,000
CalmSanta Maria, CASupport$30,000
CasaSanta Maria, CASupport$30,000
Salvation ArmyCarson, CASupport$30,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopaka, KSSupport$27,500
Boys & Girls ClubSanta Maria, CASupport$25,000
Central Coast Rescue MissionSanta Maria, CASupport$25,000
Hearts AlignedGoleta, CASupport$25,000
New Beginnings Counseling Center SbSanta Barbara, CASupport$25,000
OasisOrcutt, CASupport$25,000
YMCA of Santa Maria ValleySanta Maria, CASupport$25,000
Hillside HouseSanta Barbara, CASupport$22,000
Angel's Foster CareSanta Barbara, CASupport$20,000
Community Partners in CaringSanta Maria, CASupport$20,000
Council on Alcoholism & Drug AbuseSanta Barbara, CASupport$20,000
Domestic Violence SolutionsSanta Barbara, CASupport$20,000
California Central Coast Cops N KidsPaso Robles, CASupport$15,000
Central Coast Junior GolfSanta Barbara, CASupport$15,000
Family Service AgencySanta Maria, CASupport$15,000
Hospice of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CASupport$15,000
Make-A-Wish Central CoastCamarillo, CASupport$15,000
New House Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CASupport$15,000
Santa Barbara HumaneSanta Barbara, CASupport$15,000
Veggie RescueSanta Ynez, CASupport$15,000
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CASupport$12,500
Alano Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CASupport$10,000
Care 4 PawsSanta Barbara, CASupport$10,000
Creative NetworkSanta Barbara, CASupport$10,000
Feed the ValleySanta Barbara, CASupport$10,000
Gateway Education ServiceGoleta, CASupport$10,000
Healing JusticeSanta Barbara, CASupport$10,000
Los Padres Council Boy Scouts of AmericaSanta Barbara, CASupport$10,000
Naturetrak FoundationLos Olivos, CASupport$10,000
Partners in Housing SolutionsSanta Maria, CASupport$10,000
UnifySan Francisco, CASupport$10,000
Santa Maria Philharmonic SocietySanta Maria, CASupport$8,500
Captive HeartsGrover Beach, CASupport$8,000
Dana Adobe & Cultural CenterNipomo, CASupport$8,000
Pacific Pride FoundationSanta Barbara, CASupport$7,500
United Boys & Girls Club Sb CountySanta Barbara, CASupport$7,500
Scholarship Fund of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CASupport$6,000
Girl's IncNew York, NYSupport$5,000
Guadalupe-Nipomo DunesGuadalupe, CASupport$5,000
Lompoc Teen CenterLompoc, CASupport$5,000
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CASupport$5,000
Santa Maria Police Officer AssociationSanta Maria, CASupport$2,500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$850,00048
2024$864,50048
2023$535,00034

Sources

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