Orin Smith Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 20-0477535 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$38.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chehalis Foundation | Chehalis, WA | Education excellence | $900,000 |
| Discover Children's Museum | Chehalis, WA | General fund | $125,000 |
| Plymouth Capital Campaign | Seattle, WA | General fund | $75,000 |
| Centralia College | Centralia, WA | Genderal fund | $50,000 |
| United Way Bridge to Finish | Seattle, WA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Housing 3Yr Fund | Seattle, WA | General fund | $25,000 |
| United Against Gun Violence Brady | Washington, DC | General fund | $25,000 |
| University of Washington Endowment Fund | Seattle, WA | General fund | $25,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Orin and janet smith fund for the institute for STEM cell and regenerative medicine - uw medicine | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Campaign for Free College | Seattle, WA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Lewis County Boys and Girls Club | Chehalis, WA | General fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,360,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $965,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349103504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0477535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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