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H Russell Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Stewart R Smith. It holds total assets of $12.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. The foundation is governed by 5 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and North Carolina. According to available records, H Russell Smith Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has decreased from $530K in 2020 to $405K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $375K, with an average award of $75K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 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.
H Russell Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA.
H Russell Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $75K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $375K.
H Russell Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
H Russell Smith Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart R Smith | Pres/Dir/CEO/Tre | $85K | $0 | $85K |
| Shelley Skerbitz | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mackenzie C Teymouri | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Logan S Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin A Ferracone | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Ballet TheatreABTomorrow pledge | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| The Second Stage Theatre IncUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Pomona CollegeANNUAL FUND GIFT (MACKENZIE TEYMOURI) | Claremont, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Huntington LibraryFellows Gift - Logan & Tracy | San Marino, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| From Partnership K-1sGENERAL SUPPORT | Pass Through, CA | N/A | 2023 |
| Huntington LibraryROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM | San Marino, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The ArtsUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Costa Mesa, CA | $25K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA