Smith Family Foundation Inc

YUMA, AZ EIN: 38-3832261 Website

Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Yuma, Arizona. The organization was established in 2012 and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity. The foundation supports numerous organizations and initiatives focused on improving quality of life in the communities it serves.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$74K

-82.5% YoY

Grant Count

-58.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-57.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation invests in organizations that address critical community needs across multiple sectors:

Food Security & Nutrition: Supporting emergency and supplemental food programs with educational and nutritional components
Education & Youth Development: Funding programs that inspire, empower, and transform schools and youth-serving organizations
Community Services: Supporting vital community initiatives and organizations serving families and children
Health & Human Services: Contributing to health and human services programs identified through community assessments

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to support general operations and specific initiatives. Recent grant activity includes:

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Yuma County, Arizona and the greater Yuma area. Specific communities of focus include Yuma and surrounding regions in Arizona.

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $1.3M (83%)

California $162K (11%)

Washington $50K (3%)

Colorado $41K (3%)

New Mexico $9K (1%)

Illinois $2K (0%)

States

Arizona California Colorado Illinois New Mexico Washington

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of the most recent available data:

EIN: 38-3832261
Tax-exempt status: Since April 2012
Employees: 0

The foundation is classified as a private foundation under NTEE code T20.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

148 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sun Street Centers ($20,000), Amberly's Place ($14,500), Emme Smith - Arizona State Universi ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALEJANDRO LUGO II - ARIZONA WESTERN YUMA, AZ	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$1,500
AMBERLY'S PLACE YUMA, AZ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$14,500
EMME SMITH - ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSI YUMA, AZ	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$4,000
ISAAC ARAIZA - SAN DIEGO STATE UNIV YUMA, AZ	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$4,000
JACOB CASTRO - UNIVERSITY OF ARIZON SOMERTON, AZ	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$4,000
JANIA SANCHEZ - CALIFORNIA STATE UN SALINAS, CA	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$4,000
NUBIA ORTEGA - GLENDALE COMMUNITY C SURPRISE, AZ	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000
SOFIA HILL - SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERS MOSS LANDING, CA	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$4,000
SUN STREET CENTERS SALINAS, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
VANESSA POTTS - SACRAMENTO STATE KING CITY, CA	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
VICTOR P SMITH	DIRECTOR	1	—
KAREN SMITH	DIRECTOR	1	—
TERRE R CATANZARO	TREASURER	2	—
KRISTEN SMITH ESHAYA	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smith Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation invests in organizations that address critical community needs across multiple sectors: • **Food Security & Nutrition**: Supporting emergency and supplemental food programs with educational and nutritional components • **Education & Youth Development**: Funding programs that inspire, empower, and transform schools and youth-serving organizations • **Community Services**: Supporting vital community initiatives and organizations serving families and children • **Health & Human Serv…

How do I apply for a grant from Smith Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants to support general operations and specific initiatives. Recent grant activity includes: • **$5,000** grant to Children's Museum of Yuma County (2023) for general support The foundation has demonstrated a pattern of supporting local nonprofits across diverse cause areas with varying grant sizes.

Where does Smith Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in **Yuma County, Arizona** and the greater Yuma area. Specific communities of focus include Yuma and surrounding regions in Arizona.