The Smith Family Foundation
The Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sherwood, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
The Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Smith Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $570K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,140,421
- +2011.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $570,211
- +6235.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $570,211
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% 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 The Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation NW ($1.1M).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($16,527), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Smith Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3579% 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 $25K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation NW Alpharetta, GA | Charitable giving in similar fashion to the smith family foundation. | $1,123,894 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,527 |
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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 | — | $243 | $1,145,758 | $1,140,421 | 2 | $1,145,114 | — | $3,602 |
| 2023 | $1,145,515 | $408,908 | $58,900 | $54,000 | 6 | $55,089 | $195,850 | $35,012 |
| 2022 | $795,507 | $70,193 | $1,337,055 | $82,500 | 10 | $84,562 | $64,206 | $54,286 |
| 2021 | $2,062,369 | $1,095,490 | $35,396 | $31,000 | 6 | $32,234 | $10,656 | $16,347 |
| 2020 | $1,002,275 | $22,460 | $91,450 | $25,000 | 5 | — | — | $13,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Smith Family Foundation is led by David A. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Scott Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carey L. Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Smith Family Foundation
How much does The Smith Family Foundation give each year?
The Smith Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 6 grants.
Where does The Smith Family Foundation operate?
The Smith Family Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont.
How much is The Smith Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
The Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1476822. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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