Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Solana Beach, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 40 grants totaling $217,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Kentucky.
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc gave $217K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Kentucky. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $217,000
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,425
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,520,182
- +4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 667 Solana Hills Court, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (502) 533-8496
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Open Road Global ($21K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 181 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 10% to California, 2% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 40 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2024) to $245K (2021). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road Global Carlsbad, CA | General Fund | $21,000 |
| Global Goodworks Louisville, KY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Louisville Story Program Louisville, KY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Olmstead Parks Conservancy Louisville, KY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Women and Families Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,520,182 | $402,023 | $245,907 | $217,000 | 40 | $221,205 | $379,783 | $234,223 |
| 2024 | $3,364,066 | $178,684 | $192,399 | $166,000 | 34 | $172,164 | $158,449 | $214,112 |
| 2023 | $3,377,781 | $31,799 | $198,503 | $168,000 | 35 | $177,669 | $70,503 | $200,875 |
| 2022 | $3,544,485 | $232,278 | $243,674 | $215,500 | 37 | $218,800 | $211,871 | $234,497 |
| 2021 | $3,555,881 | $369,919 | $280,555 | $245,000 | 35 | — | $349,772 | $213,845 |
| 2020 | $3,466,517 | $289,330 | $226,643 | $190,200 | 36 | — | $270,689 | $196,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $234K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: the Louisville Story Program says it works with historically under-supported communities to document and preserve their stories and heritage; Teach Kentucky says it recruits college graduates to begin teaching careers in the Louisville region; and Metropolitan Housing Coalition says it works to promote equitable, accessible housing choices.
Other 2025 grantees describe work providing housing support to people affected by HIV and AIDS (House of Ruth), affordable housing and financing for low-income families (Habitat for Humanity), and year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics Kentucky). Drepung Gomang Institute describes offering opportunities to study and practice Tibetan Buddhism and promoting awareness of Tibetan culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $217,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $21,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $21,000 to Open Road Global for its general fund. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Global GoodWorks and $10,000 each to Louisville Story Program and Olmstead Parks Conservancy, all for their general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Bajandas as president, and Natalie F Bajandas and Bruce J Roth as directors.
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc is led by John Bajandas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Bajandas
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce J. Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natalie F. Bajandas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Kohn (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc
How much does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc gave $217K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $166K across 34 grants.
What is Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,425, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (34 grants).
Does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Open Road Global ($21,000), Global Goodworks ($15,000) and Louisville Story Program ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc?
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3867228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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