Noel C and Ida B Smith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMesa, Arizona · EIN 26-1405041 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Animal Welfare League Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Provide funds for hvac installation project | $260,000 |
| Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Grant to provide funds for the following projects: van for volunteer transportation; construction truck for housing projects; covered… | $260,000 |
| Save the Family Foundation of Arizo | Mesa, AZ | Grant for infrastructure improvements: webside redesign; technology upgrades; two vehicles for family home visits and client transportation… | $255,000 |
| Be Kind People Project | Phoenix, AZ | Grant to upgrade equipment, technology and crm upgrades/project management | $250,000 |
| United Food Bank | Mesa, AZ | Grants to provide funds for the following projects: upgrade the inventory management system; purchase a 24-26 foot refrigerated box truck | $250,000 |
| Arizona Refugee Center | Mesa, AZ | Grant to provide help with operating expenses for 2026 | $225,000 |
| Cece's Hope Center | Tempe, AZ | Grant to support essential equipment and technology upgrades | $60,000 |
| Age Options Inc | Oak Park, IL | Grant to fund the community-based ageism reduction research project | $20,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Aris Foundation | Gilbert, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| City Hope | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| Almost There a Mom and Pups Rescue | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| Dover Cemetary Association | Lagrange, MO | General fund | $5,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($966,188). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,601,188 | 23 |
| 2024 | $1,909,200 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,285,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $80,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602099349100030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1405041
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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