Smith-Welsh Foundation
Invitation OnlyHailey, Idaho · EIN 95-3958030 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$388K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
70% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Botanic Garden | Palos Verdes Peninsu, CA | To help ensure a bright future for the garden, enlightening school children, families and seniors who rely on and visit the 87 acres every… | $50,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Provide funds to aid in supporting the museum | $25,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | Provide funds to aid in river conservation | $25,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailey, ID | Protecting and restoring land, water, and wildlife habitat in the wood river valley and surrounding areas. | $25,000 |
| Conservative Angler | Edmonds, WA | Advocates for wild fish and fisheries, protecting and conserving wild steelhead, salmon, trout and char throughout their pacific range. | $15,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Sun Valley, ID | Instilling a lifelong love of classical music. | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Avalon, CA | Dedicated to the arts, culture and history of santa catalina island | $10,000 |
| Native Fish Society | Oregon City, OR | Advocates for the recovery of wild, native fish | $10,000 |
| Cabrillo Aquariummuseum | San Pedro, CA | Provide support and resources to inspire exploration, respect and conservation of southern california marine life. | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Make a difference in a life of a child by providing hope for a healthy future. | $10,000 |
| Idaho Wildlife Federation | Boise, ID | Advocates for the conservation of idaho's fish and wildlife, habitat and outdoor heritage. | $10,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | To bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native… | $10,000 |
| California Trout | San Francisco, CA | Support work to revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better california. | $10,000 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | Ketchum, ID | Defend the ethical principle of medical freedom. | $10,000 |
| Backcountry Hunters & Anglers | Missoula, MT | To protect wild public lands, waters and wildlife while upholding the traditions of ethical hunting and fishing. | $10,000 |
| Beaconhouse | San Pedro, CA | Provide funds to rehab center | $5,000 |
| Blind Children's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Provide funds for aiding blind children | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Banning Museum | Wilmington, CA | Provide funds to aid in education and preservation | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Center (Sb) | Torrance, CA | Provide funds to support community services | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Long Beach, CA | Helping the homeless. | $5,000 |
| New Challenge Ministries | Torrance, CA | Feeding the people of south bay. | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Washington, DC | Cancer support groups | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Coast guard support | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Cemetery | Rockford, IL | Fund for remberance and renewal. | $5,000 |
| Help | Torrance, CA | Provide funding for counseling and education | $5,000 |
| Idaho Rivers United | Boise, ID | Protecting rivers | $5,000 |
| Palos Verdes Art Center | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Provide funds to support the arts | $5,000 |
| Project Mexico | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | Provide funds to aid in building homes for the poor | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Long Beach, CA | Tending to the poor, feedng the hungry, sheltering the homeless, caring for the sick, etc. | $5,000 |
| Senior Connection | Hailey, ID | Connecting seniors with essential services, meaningful programming, their peers and the local community to foster purposeful and… | $5,000 |
| Utah Chukar and Wildlife | Nephi, UT | To support solid scientific wildlife management | $5,000 |
| West Valley Food Pantry | Woodland Hills, CA | To alleviate hunger | $5,000 |
| Deschutes River Alliance | Portland, OR | Science-Based conservation group dedicated to research of the deschutes river basis and restoration of critical habitat in the lower… | $5,000 |
| San Pedro YMCA | San Pedro, CA | To strengthen communities. | $5,000 |
| Southern Arizona Quail Forever | Oro Valley, AZ | To conserve, portect and enhance wildlife habitat i southern arizona. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Maritime Institute | San Pedro, CA | To offer educational adventures at-sea for youth from under-resourced communitites, with a focus on character-building and skill-building… | $5,000 |
| The Community Library | Ketchum, ID | Provide free resources and services. | $5,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Bellevue, ID | To end hunger. | $5,000 |
| Project Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | Unite the community towards a better big wood river through data, education, advocacy, and earthworks. | $5,000 |
| Osa Conservation | Flagstaff, AZ | To provide rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining… | $2,500 |
| Bad to the Bow 4-H Club | Moscow, ID | Youth development. | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Helping america's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children and by… | $2,500 |
| Idaho Trails Association | Boise, ID | To keep idaho's hiking trails open for all by promoting the conservation and enjoyment of idaho's backcountry on foot. | $2,500 |
| Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association | Stanley, ID | To protect and advance the natural and cultural history of idaho's sawtooth-salmon river country through preservation and education. | $2,500 |
| Stanley Community Library | Stanley, ID | To provide friendly, convenient access to the world with books, materials, current technology and programs for all ages in a safe and… | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Junior Hockey | Sun Valley, ID | To provide high-quality ice hockey programs for local youth in an inclusive environment open to participants of varying ages, skill levels… | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387,500 | 47 |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630979349101023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3958030
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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