The John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation
Invitation OnlyManhattan Beach, California · EIN 95-4399946 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$298M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,110 and $100,000.
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
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Housing Alliance | Newport Beach, CA | General purpose | $334,000 |
| Usopf | Colorado Springs, CA | General purpose | $167,000 |
| California Science Center | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $155,717 |
| Catholic Schools Collaborative | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Lincoln County Foundation | Newport, OR | Education | $100,000 |
| The Mission Together Church | Castro Valley, CA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic School | Long Beach, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Vistamar School | El Segundo, CA | Education | $40,000 |
| Reach Academy for Young Men | Beverly Hills, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| Saint Sebastian Sports Project | Manhattan Beach, CA | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Wiseburn Education Foundation | Hawthorne, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| St Anne Parish School | Santa Ana, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $20,235 |
| Catholic Association of Latino Leaders Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $10,980 |
| Hermosa Beach Education Foundation | Hermosa Beach, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Students Run America Dba Students Run LA | Tarzana, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Learning Rights Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| American Martyrs Church | Manhattan Beach, CA | General purpose | $5,110 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Lawrence | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Challenge | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Arlington, CA | General purpose | $526 |
| Donorchoose | New York, NY | General purpose | $201 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onward Scholars | Manhattan Beach, CA | Education | $1,251,596 |
| Onward Readers & Onward 4 Excellence | Manhattan Beach, CA | Education | $888,912 |
| Onward Leaders | Manhattan Beach, CA | Education | $579,853 |
| Usopf | Colorado Springs, CO | General purpose | $499,000 |
| California Science Center | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $425,000 |
| Pma Operating | Downey, CA | General purpose | $110,000 |
| Catholic Schools Collaborative | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $53,400 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Saint Sebastian Sports Project | Manhattan Beach, CA | Education | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,358,769 | 34 |
| 2024 | $1,437,800 | 40 |
| 2023 | $856,200 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4399946
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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