Smidt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewbury Park, California · EIN 77-0507427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$78.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose, dr ira kurtz research fund | $200,000 |
| Blue River Community Foundation | Shelbyville, IN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Petersen Automotive Museum | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Dayton, OH | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater LA | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Arlington, VA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Yac Foundation | Camarillo, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Meadows Arts and Tech Elementary School | Thousand Oaks, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Salvadoran Committee El Piche | Northridge, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Soaring Spirits International | Simi Valley, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Star Christian School and Child Care Center | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Uplift Family Services | San Bernardino, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $21,000 |
| Lifesavers Inc Dba Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue | Caliente, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| California Scottish Rite Foundation | Anaheim, CA | Pasadena scottish rite care childhood language center to give the future a voice | $18,000 |
| Brain Injury Center of Ventura County | Camarillo, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Englewood, CO | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Marley's Mutt Dog Rescue | Tehachapi, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Northridge All Girls Softball | Granada Hills, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Sunburst Youth Academy Foundation | Los Alamitos, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Nmdp Foundation (Formerly Be the Match Foundation) | Minneapolis, MN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Bumblebee Foundation Inc | Westlake Village, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Children of the Night Inc | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. heroes of the heart campaign | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Indiana Blind Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Inc | Gridley, IL | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders | Quincy, MA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | New York, NY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Shelby County Youth Assistance Program | Shelbyville, IN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Solid Rock Community School Inc | Tarpon Springs, FL | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Vitamin Angels | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Women of Substance and Men of Honor | Newbury Park, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. foster care youth services | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. j's chai-unity fund. | $9,500 |
| Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church of Shelbyville | Shelbyville, KY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $8,500 |
| Ventura County Rescue Mission | Oxnard, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $8,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Alsac- St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddle Brook, NJ | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Culver Palms Meals on Wheels | Culver City, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Fight Foundation | Somis, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Florida Poodle Rescue Inc | St Petersburg, FL | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Home for Friendless Animals | Waynetown, IN | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Northfield, IL | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Church | Newbury Park, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| No Baby Blisters | Walkertown, NC | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Riverside Art Museum | Riverside, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. the cheech marin center for chicano art and culture | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Shelby County Public Library | Shelbyville, KY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide | Durham, NC | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Autism Community in Action | Irvine, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,185,000 | 57 |
| 2023 | $2,105,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349103619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0507427
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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