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Fred R Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Tamara Snyder. It holds total assets of $17.6M. Annual income is reported at $289K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2019 to $17.6M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Fred R Smith Foundation has made 88 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.8M in 2020 to $169K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M, with an average award of $54K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 15 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.
Fred R Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI, OR, WA.
Fred R Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $4.8M across 88 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $54K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M.
Fred R Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fred R Smith Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly D Smith | Vice President | $24K | $26K | $50K |
| Tami Snyder | Secretary/Treasurer | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Ouida M Hemingway | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct ReliefCharitable Contribution | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Global PartnershipsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| KuowCharitable Contribution | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Hawai'I Community FoundationCharitable Contribution | Honolulu, HI | $20K | 2023 |
| Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliancecharitable contribution | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mountain To Sound Greenway TrustCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington Trails AssociationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Waterfront SeattleCharitable Contribution | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsCharitable Contribution Suite 360 | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| ColturaCharitable Contribution | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| IslandwoodCharitable Contribution | Bainbridge Island, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cancer LifelineCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson CancerCharitable Contribution | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pike Place Market FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Treehouse For KidsCharitable Contribution | Seattle, WA | $558 | 2023 |
| Kapiolani Health FoundationCharitable Contribution | Honolulu, HI | $1M | 2022 |
| YouthcareCharitable Contribution | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Path With ArtCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Zgirls FoundationCharitable Contribution | Bellevue, WA | $250 | 2022 |
| Seattle Children'S FdnCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2021 |
| Stolen YouthCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2021 |