Smith Walker Foundation
The Smith Walker Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Newport Beach, California. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including arts and culture, education, health, religion, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$270K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
40
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Religious organizations — particularly Protestant organizations
- Youth services
- Health care
- Arts and culture
- Historical activities and historic preservation
- Education
- Sports and recreation — including community recreation and camps
- Human services — including family services and child welfare
Grantmaking
Telephone: 949-203-3010
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia
Cities: Aliso Viejo, Arlington, Bartlesville, and numerous others across the United States
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,653,721 |
| Total Revenue | $163,767 |
| Total Expenses | $265,390 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $113,588 |
| Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets | $48,514 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Staffing: 0 employees (operates with volunteer leadership)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,476,823 | $1,653,721 | $1,755,344 |
| Revenue | $126,402 | $163,767 | $209,823 |
| Expenses | $303,300 | $265,390 | $274,063 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $270,000 | $238,000 | $240,901 |
| Net Investment Income | $85,850 | $127,476 | $175,042 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include El Montecito Presbyterian Church ($30,000), Pathfinder Ranch Inc ($30,000), Samaritan's Purse ($20,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OKLAHOMA, OK | OPERATING EXPENSE | $2,000 |
| ART INSPIRING CHANGE ENCINITAS, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $5,000 |
| BEACH CHAPEL ENCINITAS, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $3,000 |
| CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY ORANGE, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $2,500 |
| CHRISTIAN HEALING MINISTRIES JACKSONVILLE, FL | OPERATING EXPENSE | $3,000 |
| COALITION TO ABOLISH SLAVERY LOS ANGELES, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| DIAKONOS LA VERNE, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $5,000 |
| EL MONTECITO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SANTA BARBARA, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $30,000 |
| FRED JORDAN MISSION COVINA, CA | OPERATING EXPENSE | $8,000 |
| GRACE AND PEACE CHURCH DENVER, CO | OPERATING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Clarke A. Smith — President
- Walker Smith III — Trustee
All leadership operates on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER SMITH III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONALD GOODRICH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALEX ROYALTY | ASSISTANT SE | 1 | — |
| KIM S SMITH | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| JANET G GATES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NATHAN C GATES | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| LESLIE WEINZETTEL | ASSISTANT TR | 1 | — |
| CLARKE A SMITH | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| SHELLY ROYALTY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent distributions in fiscal year 2024. The organization maintains current tax filings with the most recent Form 990-PF processed in December 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Smith Walker Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • **Religious organizations** — particularly Protestant organizations • **Youth services** • **Health care** • **Arts and culture** • **Historical activities and historic preservation** • **Education** • **Sports and recreation** — including community recreation and camps • **Human services** — including family services and child welfare
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Walker Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 35 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024) • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $30,000 • Total grants distributed: approximately $186,000+ in recent year **Recent Grant Recipients (FY 2024):** • El Montecito Presbyterian Church — $30,000 (Operating Expense) • Pathfinder Ranch — $30,000 (Operating Expense) • Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) — $14,000 (Operating Expense) **Grant Type:** The foundation primarily funds operating expenses for gr…
Where does Smith Walker Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **States:** California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia **Cities:** Aliso Viejo, Arlington, Bartlesville, and numerous others across the United States
What size grants does Smith Walker Foundation award?
In 2025, Smith Walker Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $270K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Smith Walker Foundation's EIN?
Smith Walker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0327308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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