Lon V Smith Foundation
The Lon V Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it reported 116 grants totaling $1,532,000 to charitable organizations.
Lon V Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Lon V Smith Foundation gave $1.5M across 116 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,532,000
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 116
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,207
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,100,291
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (3 of 116, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lon V 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: 9440 Santa Monica Blvd 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 276-9306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lon V Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles ($40K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
590 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 588 grants of 590 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states were Colorado (2%), and New Jersey, Maryland, and Nevada (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lon V Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 116 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 116 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Westcoast Sports Associates Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| St Vincent Meals on Wheels Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys Republic Chino Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Las Floristas Inc Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Orange County United Way Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundatio Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $24,100,291 | $2,040,357 | $1,833,831 | $1,532,000 | 116 | $1,707,557 | $1,582,618 | $1,332,521 |
| 2023 | $23,879,333 | $1,061,793 | $1,864,341 | $1,506,000 | 114 | $1,506,000 | $570,829 | $1,201,572 |
| 2022 | $24,489,332 | $1,741,919 | $1,915,846 | $1,589,500 | 120 | $1,753,651 | $1,120,200 | $1,283,535 |
| 2021 | $24,663,259 | $3,548,358 | $1,990,837 | $1,593,000 | 118 | $1,784,903 | $3,069,891 | $1,379,729 |
| 2020 | $23,105,738 | $4,027,934 | $2,011,869 | $1,645,500 | 122 | — | $3,654,015 | $1,233,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lon V Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees describe a range of charitable work. For example, Westcoast Sports Associates says it funds community organizations providing sports and character education programs for young people in economically disadvantaged Southern California neighborhoods. Boys Republic describes providing residential and non-residential services to disadvantaged, at-risk young people in California. Other grantees include organizations that describe work in veterans’ well-being, children’s philanthropy, food assistance, disability inclusion, and ALS care and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 116 grants totaling $1,532,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $40,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and Westcoast Sports Associates. Other notable grants included $30,000 to St Vincent Meals on Wheels and $30,000 to Wounded Warrior Project, and $25,000 each to Angel Flight West, Boys Republic, Las Floristas, and Tierra Del Sol Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Waxler and Stephen A Rados as President, Louise Offit as Secretary, and Lawrence Clark and Kirk Wilkinson as Vice President.
Lon V Smith Foundation is led by Stephen A Rados, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen A Rados
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Andrew Waxler
President
On filings since 2023
$8K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Lawrence S. Clark
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Louise Offit
Secretary
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
$66K (2020) → $79K (2024)
Kirk Wilkinson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
$5K (2021) → $9K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Lahn (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Matthew Whelan (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Stefan A. Kantardjieff (2020–2021) — Chairman Emeritus
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 $79K, to Louise Offit (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lon V Smith Foundation
How much does Lon V Smith Foundation give each year?
Lon V Smith Foundation gave $1.5M across 116 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 114 grants.
What is Lon V Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Lon V Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,207, across 116 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lon V Smith Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Lon V Smith Foundation give grants?
Lon V Smith Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (45 grants), Santa Monica, CA (7 grants), Santa Ana, CA (5 grants) and Pasadena, CA (5 grants).
Does Lon V Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lon V Smith Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (116 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lon V Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Lon V Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles ($40,000), United Way of Greater Los Angeles ($40,000) and Westcoast Sports Associates ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lon V Smith Foundation?
Lon V Smith Foundation reported $24.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lon V Smith Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees describe a range of charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lon V 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 Lon V Smith Foundation's EIN?
Lon V Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6045384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lon V 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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Grantable. (2026). Lon V Smith Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lon-v-smith-foundation-morg_297545685a1941cca9e5144b57b324a0
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