Private foundation · EIN 33-0327308 · Newport Beach, California

Smith Walker 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: 40 grants paid, $270K total, median $5,000. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$270K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
El Montecito Presbyterian ChurchSanta Barbara, CAOperating expense$30K
Pathfinder Ranch IncMountain Center, CAOperating expense$30K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCOperating expense$21K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAOperating expense$13K
Coalition to Abolish SlaveryLos Angeles, CAOperating expense$10K
Grace and Peace ChurchDenver, COOperating expense$10K
Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKOperating expense$9,000
World VisionFederal Way, WAOperating expense$9,000
Fred Jordan MissionCovina, CAOperating expense$8,000
Providence SchoolSanta Barbara, CAOperating expense$8,000
Rescue Mission - Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAOperating expense$8,000
Lex Rex InstituteLong Beach, CAOperating expense$8,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIOperating expense$7,000
International Justice MissionArlington, VAOperating expense$7,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COOperating expense$7,000
Art Inspiring ChangeEncinitas, CAOperating expense$5,000
DiakonosLA Verne, CAOperating expense$5,000
McCallum TheatherPalm Desert, CAOperating expense$5,000
Newport Harbor EducationalNewport Beach, CAOperating expense$5,000
Operation Underground RailroadSalt Lake City, UTOperating expense$5,000
The Neely School of BusinessFort Worth, TXOperating expense$5,000
Triton Booster Club - SoftballSan Clemente, CAOperating expense$5,000
Sherman Library GardensCorona del Mar, CAOperating expense$5,000
Friends of San Clemente FoundationSan Clemente, CAOperating expense$5,000
Wilfred D Bill Iwan Memorial FundPasedena, CAOperating expense$4,000
Surf Turf TherapySan Juan Capistrano, CAOperating expense$4,000
Beach ChapelEncinitas, CAOperating expense$3,000
Christian Healing MinistriesJacksonville, FLOperating expense$3,000
Newport Harbor High AthleticNewport Beach, CAOperating expense$3,000
Orange Coast College FoundationCosta Mesa, CAOperating expense$3,000
Performing Arts ScholarshipMontecito, CAOperating expense$3,000
Reality SFSan Fransico, CAOperating expense$3,000
Chapman UniversityOrange, CAOperating expense$2,500
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma, OKOperating expense$2,000
Patrick's Purpose FoundationNewport Beach, CAOperating expense$2,000
Queen of Hearts FoundationNewport Beach, CAOperating expense$2,000
Boy's TownBoys Town, NEOperating expense$2,000
San Onofre Surf TeamLaguna Niguel, CAOperating expense$2,000
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CAOperating expense$1,000
Newport Harbor High Alumni AssocNewport Beach, CAOperating expense$1,000

By state: California 28 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 2 · Oklahoma 2 · Washington 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Smith Walker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Smith Walker 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 Smith Walker Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $270K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Smith Walker Foundation give?

California (28 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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