Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation
The Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, it reported five grants totaling $5,195,000, including support for organizations working in cancer research, services for children and families, and ballet.
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation gave $5.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,195,000
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,039,000
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $67,903,762
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (97% 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 Ryan and Ashley 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: 50 W Broadway Ste 333 Pmb 42981, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Five for the Fight Foundation ($5.0M). Together the top 5 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 81 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the foundation’s grants went to recipients in Utah, Virginia, and California. Its reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Utah 97%, Virginia 2%, and California 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.5M (2020) to $6.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Five for the Fight Foundation Provo, UT | General Unrestricted | $5,000,000 |
| The Will Hardy Foundation Henrico, VA | General Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Discovery Land Company Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | General Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Academy for Child Advocacy Provo, UT | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | General Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,903,762 | $2,153,622 | $5,424,831 | $5,195,000 | 5 | $5,204,345 | $2,145,065 | $3,936,463 |
| 2023 | $71,551,460 | $1,112,151 | $5,565,549 | $5,317,500 | 6 | $5,329,116 | $1,926,332 | $4,046,404 |
| 2022 | $75,879,266 | $11,669,968 | $6,633,778 | $6,305,000 | 4 | $6,479,030 | $11,517,068 | $4,165,001 |
| 2021 | $70,867,481 | $2,917,603 | $5,041,449 | $4,895,000 | 7 | $4,908,929 | $2,803,941 | $4,501,005 |
| 2020 | $72,991,327 | $-77,020 | $2,569,401 | $2,512,679 | 59 | — | $661,854 | $3,976,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.9M 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 with varied missions. Five for the Fight Foundation says it raises funds for cancer research; the Academy for Child Advocacy says it provides counseling and therapy for children and families; and Ballet West says it promotes ballet through exposure, training, and education. The Discovery Land Company Foundation says it strengthens programs serving children and families, including shelters and foster care facilities, in communities near its developments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made five grants totaling $5,195,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $5,000,000, with a median grant of $80,000. The largest grants were $5,000,000 to Five for the Fight Foundation and $100,000 to the Will Hardy Foundation. Other grants included $80,000 to the Discovery Land Company Foundation, $10,000 to the Academy for Child Advocacy, and $5,000 to Ballet West. All five grants were reported as general unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ryan Smith and Ashley Smith were listed as trustees on the 2024 filing.
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation
How much does Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation give each year?
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation gave $5.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.3M across 6 grants.
What is Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $1,039,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation give grants?
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Provo, UT (2 grants).
Does Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Five for the Fight Foundation ($5,000,000), The Will Hardy Foundation ($100,000) and The Discovery Land Company Foundation ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation?
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation reported $67.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ryan and Ashley 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 Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's EIN?
Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1918005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ryan and Ashley 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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