Private foundation · EIN 56-2283549 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

H Russell Smith 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: 4 grants paid, $950K total, median $63K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$950K
Median grant
$63K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CAStewart Smith Interdisciplinary Global Engagement Fund$800K
American Ballet TheatreNew York, NYGeneral support$100K
The Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CASociety of Fellows$25K
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral support$25K

By state: California 3 · New York 1

About this foundation

H Russell Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Stewart R Smith, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 H Russell Smith 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 H Russell Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $950K across 4 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does H Russell Smith Foundation give?

California (3 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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