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Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $259K. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 Oregon. According to available records, Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $367K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $82K in 2020 to $100K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $15K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$13K
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.
Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR.
Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $367K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $15K.
Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa A Joerin | PRESIDENT | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Melissa S Andal | VP/TREASURER | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Collin C Ard | SECRETARY | $4K | $0 | $4K |
Total Giving
$165K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$2.2M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$56K
Distribution Amount
$107K
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$367K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Adventist Community ServicPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| Snowcap Community CharitiesPROGRAM SERVICES | Fairview, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| Ohsu School Of DentistryPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $13K | 2024 |
| Oregon Humane SocietyPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $8K | 2024 |
| CarePROGRAM SERVICES | Tillamook, OR | $8K | 2024 |
| North County Food BankPROGRAM SERVICES | Nehalem, OR | $7K | 2024 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal HospitaPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $5K | 2024 |
| Loaves & Fishes IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $5K | 2024 |
| Raphael House Of PortlandPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $4K | 2024 |
| Wallace Medical ConcernPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $4K | 2024 |
| Portland Rescue MissionPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $4K | 2024 |
| William Temple HousePROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $4K | 2024 |
| Shepherd'S DoorPROGRAM SERVICES | Portland, OR | $4K | 2024 |
| Medical Teams InternationalPORGRAM SERVICES | Tigard, OR | $3K | 2024 |
| Rinehart ClinicPROGRAM SERVICES | Wheeler, OR | $2K | 2024 |