Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1095010 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$104K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohsu School of Dentistry | Portland, OR | Program services | $20,000 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | Fairview, OR | Program services | $14,000 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | Portland, OR | Program services | $14,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Program services | $10,000 |
| North County Food Bank | Nehalem, OR | Program services | $8,000 |
| Care | Tillamook, OR | Program services | $7,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | Portland, OR | Program services | $5,000 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | Portland, OR | Program services | $5,000 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | Portland, OR | Program services | $4,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, OR | Program services | $3,500 |
| Shepherd's Door | Portland, OR | Program services | $3,500 |
| William Temple House | Portland, OR | Program services | $3,500 |
| Raphael House of Portland | Portland, OR | Program services | $3,500 |
| Tides of Change | Tillamook, OR | Program services | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $94,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602039349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1095010
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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