Smothrich Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 91-1989466 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $400,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Beverly Hills, CA | Religious and educational purposes | $13,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Brookln, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Desert Outreach Synagogue | Rancho Mirage, CA | Religious and educational purposes | $3,500 |
| Sinai Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Religious and educational purposes | $3,421 |
| American Jewish Congress | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Religious and educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Tikvah Fund | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage, CA | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Getty Patron Society | Los Angeles, CA | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| One Family Fund | Teaneck, NJ | Religious and educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Braille Institute | New York, NY | Religious and educational purposes | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $496,921 | 23 |
| 2024 | $655,336 | 12 |
| 2023 | $256,300 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641489349100864
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1989466
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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