Private foundation · EIN 20-0477535 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Orin Smith Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $25K. 83% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Chehalis FoundationChehalis, WAEducation excellence$900K
Discover Children's MuseumChehalis, WAGeneral fund$125K
Plymouth Capital CampaignSeattle, WAGeneral fund$75K
Centralia CollegeCentralia, WAGenderal fund$50K
United Way Bridge to FinishSeattle, WAGeneral fund$50K
Plymouth Housing 3yr FundSeattle, WAGeneral fund$25K
United Against Gun Violence BradyWashington, DCGeneral fund$25K
University of Washington Endowment FundSeattle, WAGeneral fund$25K
University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WAOrin and janet smith fund for the institute for stem cell and regenerative medicine - uw medicine$25K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral fund$25K
Campaign for Free CollegeSeattle, WAGeneral fund$25K
Lewis County Boys and Girls ClubChehalis, WAGeneral fund$10K

By state: Washington 10 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Orin Smith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Kevin Smith, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Orin Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Orin Smith Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 12 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Orin Smith Family Foundation give?

Washington (10 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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