Smith Walker Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 33-0327308 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Montecito Presbyterian Church | Santa Barbara, CA | Operating expense | $30,000 |
| Pathfinder Ranch Inc | Mountain Center, CA | Operating expense | $30,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Operating expense | $13,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery | Los Angeles, CA | Operating expense | $10,000 |
| Grace and Peace Church | Denver, CO | Operating expense | $10,000 |
| Fred Jordan Mission | Covina, CA | Operating expense | $8,000 |
| Providence School | Santa Barbara, CA | Operating expense | $8,000 |
| Rescue Mission - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Operating expense | $8,000 |
| Lex Rex Institute | Long Beach, CA | Operating expense | $8,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Operating expense | $7,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | Operating expense | $7,000 |
| The Neely School of Business | Fort Worth, TX | Operating expense | $5,000 |
| Triton Booster Club - Softball | San Clemente, CA | Operating expense | $5,000 |
| Sherman Library Gardens | Corona Del Mar, CA | Operating expense | $5,000 |
| Friends of San Clemente Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Operating expense | $5,000 |
| Wilfred D Bill Iwan Memorial Fund | Pasedena, CA | Operating expense | $4,000 |
| Christian Healing Ministries | Jacksonville, FL | Operating expense | $3,000 |
| Orange Coast College Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Operating expense | $3,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Operating expense | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma, OK | Operating expense | $2,000 |
| Patrick's Purpose Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Operating expense | $2,000 |
| Queen of Hearts Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Operating expense | $2,000 |
| Boy's Town | Boys Town, NE | Operating expense | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Operating expense | $1,000 |
| Newport Harbor High Alumni Assoc | Newport Beach, CA | Operating expense | $1,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($88,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $238,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523259349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0327308
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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