Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation was a public charity based in Commerce, California. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation gave $103K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), top state Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $103,111
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- Average grant
- $7,932
- Median grant
- $7,806
- Primary geography
- Washington (49% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323) 869-7506
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank ($13K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Commerce, California. Its 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (49%), Oregon (40%), and Idaho (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank Klamath Falls, OR | General Purpose | $12,981 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | General Purpose | $12,463 |
| Nourish Pierce County Tacoma, WA | General Purpose | $9,596 |
| Thurston Co Food Bank Olympia, WA | General Purpose | $9,162 |
| Bremerton Food Line Bremeton, WA | General Purpose | $9,049 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | General Purpose | $8,112 |
| Marion-Polk Food Share Salem, OR | General Purpose | $7,806 |
| Hopelink Bellevue Bellevue, WA | General Purpose | $7,296 |
| Union Gospel Mission Couer Dalene, ID | General Purpose | $5,788 |
| Cedarwood International Mukiteo, WA | General Purpose | $5,298 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing states that there were no separate winding-down expenditures of $10,000 or more and that assets were not transferred to a successor organization.
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $224,783 | $238,019 | $103,111 | 13 | $50 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation stated that it provided grants to organizations dedicated to general community charitable purposes, including food banks, youth sports organizations, programs for at-risk youth, health and nutrition programs, educational programs and institutions, community development activities, and emergency and disaster relief.
Among its 2020 grantees, Oregon Food Bank described its mission as eliminating hunger and its root causes. Nourish Pierce County said it provides food to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. Food for Lane County described its work as reducing hunger by creating access to food through community food collection, growing, preparation, distribution, education, and advocacy. Marion-Polk Food Share described its mission as bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $103,111. Grants ranged from $5,163 to $12,981, with a median grant of $7,806. The filing says charitable organizations submitted a letter describing their organization and the proposed use of the grant. The board reviewed requests and approved or declined them, and monitored the use of grant funds. Because the 2020 filing is marked final, this process should not be treated as current application guidance.
Notable 2020 grants included $12,981 to Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank, $12,463 to Oregon Food Bank, $9,596 to Nourish Pierce County, $9,162 to Thurston County Food Bank, and $9,049 to Bremerton Food Line. Each was listed for general-purpose support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed David G Hirz as president and director; Richard N Phegley as CFO and director; Derek R Jones as vice president; and Leland P Smith as secretary and director. The filing states that the board delegated authority to the executive committee to carry out governance under the bylaws.
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation is led by David G. Hirz, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David G. Hirz
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leland P. Smith
Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard N. Phegley
CFO & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek R. Jones
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation
How much does Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation give each year?
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation gave $103K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $7,806, and its average grant was $7,932, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation give grants?
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's top state is Washington, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (40%) and Idaho (11%).
Does Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Who are Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank ($12,981), Oregon Food Bank ($12,463) and Nourish Pierce County ($9,596), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation stated that it provided grants to organizations dedicated to general community charitable purposes, including food banks, youth sports organizations, programs for at-risk youth, health and nutrition programs, educational programs and institutions, community development activities, and emergency and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation?
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Smart Foodservice Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3781095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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