Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation
The Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in La Cañada, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return: the filing states that the foundation terminated by liquidating its assets and making a cash payment to the Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles, so it appears to have wound down.
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation gave $449K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $35K), mostly in California. 15% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $449,048
- +323.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $34,542
- +258.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation appears to have wound down.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4805 Vineta Ave, La Canada, CA 91011-2622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Catholic Community Foundation of LA ($350K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $180K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $180K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 69% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 363% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2020) to $449K (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $449K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation of LA Los Angeles, CA | general fund | $350,048 |
| Catholic Ed Foundation Los Angeles, CA | general fund | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Heart HS Los Angeles, CA | general fund | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | general fund | $10,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral Los Angeles, CA | general fund | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Foundation Burlingame, CA | general fund | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | contribution | $7,500 |
| ucla Foundation Los Angeles, CA | general fund | $6,500 |
| Order of Malta Oakland, CA | general fund | $5,000 |
| Vision of Hope Los Angeles, CA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $5,764 | $451,311 | $449,048 | 13 | $449,048 | $8,472 | $15,987 |
| 2022 | $445,546 | $48,574 | $110,485 | $106,000 | 11 | $106,000 | $24,264 | $24,544 |
| 2021 | $507,457 | $69,573 | $105,957 | $98,500 | 15 | $98,500 | $37,850 | $32,586 |
| 2020 | $543,841 | $19,922 | $97,493 | $97,000 | 13 | — | $29,743 | $30,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for education, community organizations, and other charitable recipients. For example, Proyecto Pastoral describes its mission as empowering Boyle Heights residents through grassroots projects in education, leadership, and service. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to previously incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm, supporting the university through private philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $449,048. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $350,048, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest reported grants included $350,048 to Catholic Community Foundation of LA for its general fund, $25,000 to Catholic Ed Foundation for its general fund, and $10,000 each to Immaculate Heart HS, Loyola High School, Proyecto Pastoral, and Capuchin Franciscan Foundation. Other reported recipients included Homeboy Industries ($7,500), UCLA Foundation ($6,500), Order of Malta ($5,000), Vision of Hope ($5,000), Jesuit Restorative Justice ($5,000), and Huntington Hospital ($2,500). The filing describes its cash payment to Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles as part of the foundation’s liquidation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Rob Smith as SEC, Julie Alvarado as COO, and Joanne Smith as President.
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation is led by Joanne Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joanne Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Alvarado
COO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation
How much does Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation give each year?
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation gave $449K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $106K across 11 grants.
What is Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,500, and its average grant was $34,542, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation that year got $180K on average.
Where does Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation give grants?
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Catholic Community Foundation of LA ($350,048), Catholic Ed Foundation ($25,000) and Immaculate Heart HS ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for education, community organizations, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
Rob & Joanne Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4734887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Rob & Joanne Smith Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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