Fred R Smith Foundation
The Fred R Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to five charitable organizations, all in Washington state.
Fred R Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred R Smith Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -58.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $17,629,104
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred R Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1916 Pike Place Suite 12 Suite 18, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 654-2016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred R Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kuow ($20K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 79 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred R Smith Foundation gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 16% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kuow Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Evergreen mountain bike alliance Seattle, WA | charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Waterfront Seattle Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Washington Trails Association Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,629,104 | $288,916 | $147,927 | $70,000 | 5 | $136,325 | $281,547 | $866,779 |
| 2023 | $17,488,120 | $277,743 | $237,668 | $168,558 | 15 | $227,215 | $271,226 | $861,910 |
| 2022 | $17,448,028 | $1,443,012 | $1,170,175 | $1,103,036 | 14 | $1,159,427 | $260,157 | $849,396 |
| 2021 | $17,175,191 | $17,679,503 | $693,601 | $631,500 | 15 | $685,949 | $192,851 | $847,732 |
| 2020 | $189,289 | $853,751 | $1,821,356 | $1,767,500 | 30 | — | — | $28,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred R Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $867K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on public radio, waterfront access, mountain biking, trails, and public lands. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance describes its mission as creating, maintaining, and protecting sustainable mountain biking opportunities in Washington State. Washington Trails Association says it mobilizes hikers and others who love the outdoors to explore, steward, and champion trails and public lands.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made five grants totaling $70,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $15,000. Recipients included KUOW ($20,000), Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance ($15,000), Friends of the Waterfront Seattle ($15,000), Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust ($10,000), and Washington Trails Association ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Holly D Smith as Vice President, Ouida M Hemingway as President, and Tami Snyder as Secretary/Treasurer.
Fred R Smith Foundation is led by Ouida M Hemingway, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ouida M Hemingway
President
On filings since 2020
$24K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Holly D Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Tami Snyder
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$910 (2020) → $6K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Ouida M Hemingway (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred R Smith Foundation
How much does Fred R Smith Foundation give each year?
Fred R Smith Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 15 grants.
What is Fred R Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred R Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred R Smith Foundation give grants?
Fred R Smith Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Who are Fred R Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred R Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kuow ($20,000), Evergreen mountain bike alliance ($15,000) and Friends of the Waterfront Seattle ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred R Smith Foundation?
Fred R Smith Foundation reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $867K (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 Fred R Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on public radio, waterfront access, mountain biking, trails, and public lands. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred R Smith Foundation?
The foundation 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 Fred R Smith Foundation's EIN?
Fred R Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4331996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fred R Smith Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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