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Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $275K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2014 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation has made 80 grants totaling $536K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $96K in 2020 to $334K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $269K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Texas, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$775
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, TX.
Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $536K across 80 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $269K.
Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dorothy & Chester Smith Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L Smith | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Valerie S Tippy | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dorothy Smith | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$361K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$334K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$79K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$536K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Chance FarmGENERAL SUPPORT | Granbury, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| City Of HopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Duarte, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Single Mothers Outreach Of Santa ClGENERAL SUPPORT | Valencia, CA | $269K | 2023 |
| Lacnets FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Cardiff By The Sea, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| All Saints By The SeaGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Net Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| International Student FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Women'S Fund Of Santa BarbaraGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Acton Methodest ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Granbury, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Homeboy IndustriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Team ExpansionGENERAL SUPPORT | Rolla, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| French Bulldog Village RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Conshohocken, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Velvet AshesGENERAL SUPPORT | Newton Square, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| West Columbia Gorge Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washougal, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Santa BarbaraGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Tapestry Health SystemsGENERAL SUPPORT | Springfield, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Asap CatsGENERAL SUPPORT | Goleta, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Genevieve High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Panorama City, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pioneer Valley Workers CtrGENERAL SUPPORT | Northhampton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Unity Shoppe IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Transgender Law CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $550 | 2023 |
| White Buffalo LandGENERAL SUPPORT | Summerland, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Peo FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Animal Shelter AssistanceGENERAL SUPPORT | Goleta, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Peo Educational Loan FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Michael Hoefflin FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Clarita, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Mission GrandburyGENERAL SUPPORT | Granbury, TX | $300 | 2023 |
| Best Friends Golden CircleGENERAL SUPPORT | Kanab, UT | $300 | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of The United StatesGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| North Shore Animal LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL SUPPORT | Granbury, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Disabled American VetsGENERAL SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $100 | 2023 |
| Generate PossibilityGENERAL SUPPORT | Del Mar, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Neuroendocrine Tumor Research FndnGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Santa Clarita United Methodist ChurGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Clarita, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mission BranburyGENERAL SUPPORT | Granbury, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Breeder Release Adopt SvcGENERAL SUPPORT | Boncarbo, CO | $2K | 2022 |
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