Robert and Mary Jane Smith
The Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Clackamas, Oregon. Founded in 2017, it supports nonprofit institutions based in the United States, prioritizing the development and education of young people, medical institutions and research, cultural and faith-based organizations, and humanitarian efforts.
Robert and Mary Jane Smith at a glance
In short: Robert and Mary Jane Smith gave $1.9M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), top state Oregon. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,890,000
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,660
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $23,612,871
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (22 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (41% 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 Robert and Mary Jane Smith
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation is accepting new applications by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes applications as submitted electronically or by mail and directs applicants to its Charitable Giving FAQs for forms, materials, and award restrictions. The foundation does not use a rolling application scheme; it begins reviewing applications after the annual deadline and says applicants can expect formal communication in the fourth fiscal quarter. Grants are normally distributed during that quarter. The foundation says its application process is being reimagined and that these guidelines may change.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists 8 p.m. Pacific Time on September 1 as the annual general application deadline. The 2026 date has passed; the foundation’s website says its guidelines are subject to change.
- Deadline
- The website lists 8 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert A Smith
Mailing address: P O Box 2347, Clackamas, OR 97015-2347
Phone: (360) 695-8556
Website: https://rmjsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert and Mary Jane Smith
Who Robert and Mary Jane Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Helo ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 198 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports nonprofit institutions based in the United States. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (41%), North Carolina (16%), Colorado (12%), Idaho (11%), and Washington (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert and Mary Jane Smith open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 53 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2019) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Helo Maiden, NC | Community Relief | $300,000 |
| Steele Memorial Medical Center Salmon, ID | Health Care | $150,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Portland, OR | Education | $100,000 |
| Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue Culver, OR | Community Relief | $100,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Cent Breckenridge, CO | Education | $90,000 |
| Aaron Meyers School of Music Portland, OR | ARTS | $85,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | Community Relief | $80,000 |
| Cross Purposes Denver, CO | Community Relief | $75,000 |
| Colton School District Colton, OR | Education | $65,000 |
| B-17 Alliance Foundation Milwaukie, OR | History Preservation | $50,000 |
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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 | $23,612,871 | $3,789,722 | $1,934,111 | $1,890,000 | 53 | $1,907,111 | $1,777,690 | $2,068,383 |
| 2024 | $22,473,006 | $2,021,758 | $1,560,051 | $1,500,000 | 43 | $1,534,051 | $1,646,327 | $1,939,266 |
| 2023 | $22,686,773 | $3,367,089 | $1,240,059 | $1,210,000 | 36 | $1,225,059 | $1,366,793 | $1,511,953 |
| 2022 | $21,247,552 | $1,841,932 | $1,243,333 | $1,203,429 | 33 | $1,225,333 | $841,808 | $1,261,341 |
| 2021 | $21,050,099 | $11,635,395 | $620,083 | $615,000 | 33 | $617,083 | $634,724 | $1,200,259 |
| 2020 | $10,318,687 | $3,353,971 | $545,177 | $533,000 | 25 | — | $451,689 | $577,326 |
| 2019 | $7,712,928 | $329,081 | $342,823 | $329,973 | 16 | — | $329,081 | $562,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Mary Jane Smith reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The foundation’s stated priorities include youth development and education, medical institutions and research, cultural and faith-based organizations, and humanitarian efforts. Its 2025 grants included support for education, arts, health care, community relief, disaster relief, and history preservation.
Examples of grantees’ work include CASA of Clackamas County, which says it recruits, trains, and supports volunteer advocates for children in foster care, and Continuum Arts Collective, which provides instruments, art supplies, and creative instruction to student artists and musicians. The B-17 Alliance Foundation describes work that includes restoring a WWII-era bomber and developing educational and veterans’ outreach programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 53 grants totaling $1,890,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $300,000, with a median of $20,000. Among its largest awards were $300,000 to Operation Helo for community relief; $150,000 to Steele Memorial Medical Center for health care; and $100,000 each to the Boy Scouts of America for education and Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue for community relief. Other notable awards included $90,000 to Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center for education and $85,000 to Aaron Meyers School of Music for arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A. Smith as president, Mary Jane Smith as secretary, and Steven Smith as treasurer. It lists Terri Lynn Busse, Shelley Derstadt, and Reilly Smith as board members.
Robert and Mary Jane Smith is led by Robert A. Smith, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Smith
President
President & Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Smith
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Derstadt
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Smith
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Lynn Busse
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reilly Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Smith (2023–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert and Mary Jane Smith
How much does Robert and Mary Jane Smith give each year?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith gave $1.9M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 43 grants.
What is Robert and Mary Jane Smith's typical grant size?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,660, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Mary Jane Smith that year got $28K on average.
Where does Robert and Mary Jane Smith give grants?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith's top state is Oregon, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (11 grants), Vancouver, WA (5 grants), Breckenridge, CO (2 grants) and Damascus, OR (2 grants).
Does Robert and Mary Jane Smith give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Mary Jane Smith's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Relief" (26 grants), "Education" (14 grants) and "Health Care" (7 grants).
Who are Robert and Mary Jane Smith's largest grantees?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith's largest 2025 grantees include Operation Helo ($300,000), Steele Memorial Medical Center ($150,000) and Boy Scouts of America ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Mary Jane Smith?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith reported $23.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Robert and Mary Jane Smith fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities include youth development and education, medical institutions and research, cultural and faith-based organizations, and humanitarian efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Mary Jane Smith?
The foundation is accepting new applications by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Mary Jane Smith's EIN?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4452918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert and Mary Jane Smith 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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