The Michael and Patricia Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Canada, California · EIN 95-4765933 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$130K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$343K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei High School | Santa Ana, CA | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| St Bede Catholic School | LA Canada Flt, CA | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Holy Family Cathedral School | Orange, CA | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Jesuits West | Los Gatos, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence of Brindisi | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| St Francis High School of LA Canada Flintridge | LA Canada, CA | Scholarship Fund | $6,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi | Fillmore, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Peter & Christine Smith Scholarship Fund | $4,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church | LA Canada, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet | Los Angeles, CA | St. Joseph Worker Program - California Dreamin' | $3,000 |
| Dolores Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Francis High School of LA Canada Flintridge | LA Canada, CA | Fr. Tony Marti Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Camp Ronald Mcdonald for Good Times | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hospitaller Foundation of California Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jesuits West | Los Gatos, CA | San Diego Jesuit Community | $2,000 |
| Saint Andrews Abbey Inc | Valyermo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Faith | Downey, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church | LA Canada, CA | Together in Mission | $2,000 |
| St John Eudes Parish | Chatsworth, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St John of God Retirement and Care Center | Los Angeles, CA | Annual Mid-Season Banquet | $2,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | Nogales, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brackens Kitchen Inc | Garden Grove, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Order of Ca | Burlingame, CA | Seminarian Appeal | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Order of Ca | Burlingame, CA | Capuchin Franciscan Mexico Mission | $1,000 |
| Church of the Incarnation | Glendale, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Mending Broken Wings | $1,000 |
| Hoping Hearts Foundation Inc | Springboro, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ignatians West | Los Angeles, CA | Madonna Della Strada | $1,000 |
| Loyola Institute for Spirituality | Orange, CA | Hearts on Fire | $1,000 |
| Maryvale | Rosemead, CA | Restoring Hope Program | $1,000 |
| Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Inc | Sierra Madre, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish in San Diego | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Precious Blood Church | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles a Corporation Sole | Los Angeles, CA | Archbishop's Awards - Wildfire Funds | $1,000 |
| Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles a Corporation Sole | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Roman Catholic Bishop of San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | Our Lady of the Lake Diocese Development Fund | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Rolling Hills | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange a Corp | Orange, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church | LA Canada, CA | Eaton Outreach support | $1,000 |
| St John the Baptist | Baldwin Park, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Mels Church | Woodland Hls, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Los Angeles, CA | President's Gala | $1,000 |
| Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Tr | Nyack, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Faith in Action Network | Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Provincial Office of the Congregation of the Resur | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity | Monrovia, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Raphael Catholic School | Los Angeles, CA | Adopt-A-Student | $500 |
| Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,000 | 49 |
| 2023 | $277,500 | 72 |
| 2022 | $239,550 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640149349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4765933
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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