Smith Christian Service Foundation
Smith Christian Service Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Yorba Linda, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $375K.
Smith Christian Service Foundation at a glance
In short: Smith Christian Service Foundation gave $375K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $187K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $374,781
- +1773.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $187,391
- +837.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $187,391
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Smith Christian Service Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Life Pacific University ($368K). Together the top 2 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Smith Christian Service Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1399% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $8K (2020) to $375K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA | Scholarships | $367,681 |
| The Citadel Military College Charleston, SC | Schoalrship | $7,100 |
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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 | — | $74,818 | $458,880 | $374,781 | 2 | $374,781 | — | $9,119 |
| 2023 | $384,062 | $24,979 | $49,123 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $24,979 | $17,680 |
| 2022 | $408,206 | $30,049 | $44,848 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $30,049 | $20,170 |
| 2021 | $423,005 | $51,593 | $51,133 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $51,593 | $22,323 |
| 2020 | $422,545 | $8,813 | $34,386 | $8,000 | 1 | — | $11,425 | $23,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith Christian Service Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Smith Christian Service Foundation is led by David Smith, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Smith
President & CEO
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Bezjian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Stutzman
Vice President & Secretary
Treasurer → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Smith (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Edward Smith (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
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 Smith Christian Service Foundation
How much does Smith Christian Service Foundation give each year?
Smith Christian Service Foundation gave $375K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Smith Christian Service Foundation?
Smith Christian Service Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Yorba Linda, CA.
Where does Smith Christian Service Foundation operate?
Smith Christian Service Foundation has awarded grants in California, South Carolina.
How much is Smith Christian Service Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Smith Christian Service Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Smith Christian Service Foundation's EIN?
Smith Christian Service Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0783071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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