Private foundation · EIN 94-3235538 · Mill Valley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jones-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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $102K total, median $3,750. 55% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$102K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in CA
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LifehouseSan Rafael, CAGeneral budget$46K
Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption LeagueSeattle, WAGeneral budget$5,280
Sierra Repertory TheatreSonora, CAGeneral budget$5,038
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral budget$5,000
The Vancouver SymphonyVancouver, WAGeneral budget$4,240
CASA de Angeles FoundationSan Rafael, CAGeneral budget$4,000
Gales Creek Camp Foundation for Children With DiabetesTigard, ORGeneral budget$4,000
Humane Society for Southwest WashingtonVancouver, WAGeneral budget$4,000
North County Community Food BankBattle Ground, WAGeneral budget$4,000
The Arc Southwest WashingtonVancouver, WAGeneral budget$4,000
Ride Away CenterPlumas Lake, CAGeneral budget$3,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral budget$3,500
Environmental Traveling CompanionsSan Francisco, CAGeneral budget$2,500
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXGeneral budget$1,700
Rudiger FoundationNevada City, CAGeneral budget$1,500
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAGeneral budget$1,300
Twain Harte Community Services DistrictTwain Harte, CATwain harte park & recreation program$1,000
Yosemite Rivers AllianceSonora, CAGeneral budget$1,000
Angel Island ConservancyTiburon, CAGeneral budget$500
Cal Maritime Academy Foundation IncVallejo, CAJerry a. & carol aspland scholarship endowment$500

By state: California 11 · Washington 5 · New York 1 · Oregon 1 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Jones-Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mill Valley, California, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Jones-Smith 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 Jones-Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $102K across 20 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Jones-Smith Foundation give?

California (11 grants), Washington (5 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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