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Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family Foundation

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Palo Alto, California · EIN 77-0524641 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$61K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$929K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.

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.

  • Education12
  • Health10
  • Arts & Culture4
  • Environment4
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Children & Youth1

Where it gives

27% of grants went outside California.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
American Independent FoundationWashington, DCCommunity$7,500
Colorectal Cancer AllianceWashington, DCHealth$5,100
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually ImpairedSan Jose, CAHealth$5,000
East Palo Alto Tennis and TutoringPalo Alto, CAEducation$3,000
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNGlobal/Human Rights$3,000
Computer History MuseumMountain View, CAArts, Museums$2,500
Edwards CenterAloha, ORCommunity$2,500
The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DCCommunity$2,500
Redeemer Lutheran SchoolRedwood City, CAEducation$2,044
Youth On CourseMonterey, CACommunity$2,000
Adolescent Counseling ServiceRedwood City, CAHealth$1,000
Ambition AngelsPalo Alto, CACommunity$1,000
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYGlobal/Human Rights$1,000
Ecumenical Hunger ProgramEast Palo Alto, CACommunity$1,000
First GraduateSan Francisco, CAEducation$1,000
Fisher Center for Alzheimers ResearchNew York, NYHealth$1,000
Giants Community FundSan Francisco, CACommunity$1,000
Life MovesMenlo Park, CACommunity$1,000
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAConservation$1,000
Palo Alto Community FundPalo Alto, CACommunity$1,000
Palo Alto Medical FoundationSacramento, CAHealth$1,000
Planned ParenthoodSan Jose, CAEducation$1,000
Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CAEducation$1,000
Sutter Health Hospice of the ValleySan Jose, CAHealth$1,000
The Hoover InstitutionStanford, CAEducation$1,000
Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VAConservation$750
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CAConservation$750
AdvokidsCorte Madera, CACommunity$500
Alzheimers AssociationNew York, NYHealth$500
Boomer Isiason FoundationNew York, NYHealth$500
Embarcdero Media FoundationPalo Alto, CACommunity$500
Foundation for a College EducationPalo Alto, CAEducation$500
Immigration EqualityNew York, NYGlobal/Human Rights$500
Infinite FamilyBronx, NYGlobal/Human Rights$500
KqedSan Francisco, CACommunity$500
National PKU AllianceEau Clarie, WIHealth$500
Pablove FoundationLos Angeles, CAEducation$500
Pablove FoundationLos Angeles, CAHealth$500
Palo Alto Junior Museum and ZooPalo Alto, CAArts, Museums$500
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAConservation$500
Pursuit of ExcellencePalo Alto, CAEducation$500
SpurSan Francisco, CACommunity$500
Teach for AmericaSan Francisco, CAEducation$500
YMCA Silicon ValleySanta Clara, CACommunity$500
Palo Alto Unified School DistrictPalo Alto, CAEducation$346
Association for Senior Day HealthPalo Alto, CACommunity$250
Gamble GardenPalo Alto, CACommunity$250
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAArts, Museums$100

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$61,09048
2023$54,06943

Sources

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