Private foundation · EIN 93-1095010 · Portland, Oregon

Vera L Smith Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $105K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$105K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohsu School of DentistryPortland, ORProgram services$20K
Snowcap Community CharitiesFairview, ORProgram services$14K
Portland Adventist Community ServicPortland, ORProgram services$14K
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORProgram services$10K
North County Food BankNehalem, ORProgram services$8,000
CareTillamook, ORProgram services$7,000
Loaves & Fishes IncPortland, ORProgram services$5,000
Dove Lewis Emergency Animal HospitaPortland, ORProgram services$5,000
Wallace Medical ConcernPortland, ORProgram services$4,000
Portland Rescue MissionPortland, ORProgram services$3,500
Shepherd's DoorPortland, ORProgram services$3,500
William Temple HousePortland, ORProgram services$3,500
Raphael House of PortlandPortland, ORProgram services$3,500
Tides of ChangeTillamook, ORProgram services$3,500

About this foundation

Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation give?

Oregon (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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