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Orin Smith Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Kevin Smith. It holds total assets of $24.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $12.3M in 2011 to $24.2M in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Orin Smith Family Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.7M in 2020 to $965K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $705K, with an average award of $118K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Wyoming, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$131K
Largest Grant
$705K
Based on 13 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.
Orin Smith Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, WY.
Orin Smith Family Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $118K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $705K.
Orin Smith Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Orin Smith Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mari Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$118K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chehalis FoundationEDUCATION EXCELLENCE | Chehalis, WA | $650K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Capital CampaignGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Centralia CollegeGENDERAL FUND | Centralia, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Housing 3yr FundGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| United Way Bridge To FinishGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington Endowment FundGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| United Against Gun Violence BradyGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationORIN AND JANET SMITH FUND FOR THE INSTITUTE FOR STEM CELL AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE - UW MEDICINE | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation Lexi HarrisGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lewis County Boys And Girls ClubGENERAL FUND | Chehalis, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Housing GroupGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| Teton Raptor CenterGENERAL FUND | Wilson, WY | $25K | 2022 |
| Campaign For Free CollegeGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2022 |
| Ballard Food BankGeneral Fund | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2021 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkGENERAL FUND | Manhattan Beach, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| United Way CovidGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2020 |