The Lester and Bernice Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellevue, Washington · EIN 91-1156087 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$244K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | New York, NY | General operation | $50,000 |
| Hawaii State Junior Golf Association | Lihue, HI | General operation | $27,000 |
| The Cuyamungue Institute | Sedona, AZ | General operation | $25,000 |
| San Juan Island Museum of Art | Friday Harbor, WA | General operation | $25,000 |
| Holy Names Academy Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Village Theatre | Issaquah, WA | General operation | $13,000 |
| Bellevue Rotary Foundation | Bellevue, WA | General operation | $11,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Bellevue, WA | General operation | $10,000 |
| Renton Schools Foundation | Renton, WA | General operation | $10,000 |
| The Rose International Fund for Children | Bellevue, WA | General operation | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue | Bellevue, WA | General operation | $10,000 |
| Porchlight | Bellevue, WA | General operation | $10,000 |
| Shirts Across America | Seattle, WA | General operation | $10,000 |
| Heart & Hook Foundation | Lebanon, OH | General operation | $7,500 |
| Breakfast Group | Seattle, WA | General operation | $5,000 |
| Boyer Children's Clinic | Seattle, WA | General operation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $262,350 | 22 |
| 2022 | $245,200 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642529349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1156087
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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