Smidt Family Foundation
The Smidt Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1999 and based in Newbury Park, California. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since May 2001. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic activities.
Key facts about Smidt Family Foundation
- EIN
- 77-0507427
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,185,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- Average grant
- $20,789
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (9 of 57, 2024)
- Total assets
- $69,154,506
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smidt Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Smidt Family Foundation's 57 itemized 2024 grants were California (70%) and Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants), Shelbyville, IN (2 grants) and Camarillo, CA (2 grants). None of its 57 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose." (51 grants).
Is Smidt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 57 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$69.2M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-43.7% YoY
Grant Count
57
-1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-42.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smidt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward Jewish charitable organizations. Its funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$25,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Indiana, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 57 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $64,748,862
- Total giving: $2,105,000
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 3.3% of assets
Revenue (2023): $2,000,000
Expenses (2023): $3,150,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $69,154,506 | $64,748,862 | $65,900,676 |
| Revenue | $7,030,373 | $1,999,703 | $2,955,854 |
| Expenses | $2,394,383 | $3,151,517 | $6,805,256 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,530,424 | $2,451,293 | $6,031,712 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,897,074 | $1,306,979 | $2,228,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,709,910 | $3,350,189 | $3,516,697 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of California Los Angeles ($200,000), Blue River Community Foundation ($100,000), Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE, DR IRA KURTZ RESEARCH FUND | $200,000 |
| BLUE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Shelbyville, IN | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $100,000 |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC Los Angeles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION Los Angeles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Los Angeles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Dayton, OH | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LA Los Angeles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC Arlington, VA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| YAC FOUNDATION Camarillo, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND San Rafael, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya V Smidt | Foundation Manager/Trustee | 15 | $85,000 |
| Ross Sobel | Trustee | 15 | $85,000 |
| Ena Sobel | Trustee | 15 | $85,000 |
| Christian Mejia | Trustee | 15 | $85,000 |
| Nathan Sobel | Trustee | 15 | $85,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: 107 N Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320-3710
- Telephone: 805-963-1837
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Smidt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward Jewish charitable organizations. Its funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Smidt Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Smidt Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Indiana, and Illinois.
What size grants does Smidt Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Smidt Family Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Smidt Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Smidt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Smidt Family Foundation's EIN?
Smidt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0507427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Smidt Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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