The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus is a private foundation based in Auburn, California. It made 10 grants totaling $42,745 in 2025, with listed recipients including organizations working on issues such as exploitation, domestic violence, sexual assault, and support for people leaving polygamous cultures.
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus at a glance
In short: The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus gave $43K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,745
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,275
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $37,453
- -79.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 El Dorado Street, Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: (530) 886-8549
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Agape Interational ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed as follows: 91% to recipients in California, 7% to recipients in Utah, and 2% to recipients whose state is unspecified in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 741% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Interational Roseville, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Free Rain International Inc Corona, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kulikayo Auburn, CA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Stand up Placer Inc Auburn, CA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Horizon Pregnancy Clinic Huntington Beach, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Thriving Freedom Orange, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Holding Out Help Draper, UT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Refuge Center for Women Orem, UT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Weave Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Women's Resource Center | Charitable | $745 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,453 | $12 | $146,369 | $42,745 | 10 | $42,745 | $5,766 |
| 2024 | $183,810 | $50,023 | $141,238 | $40,000 | 7 | $40,000 | $11,133 |
| 2023 | $275,025 | $275,025 | — | — | — | — | $1,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including Free Rain International, which says it provides resources and educational programs for people who are enslaved, impoverished, or exploited; Stand Up Placer, which says it works to empower survivors and educate communities about domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking; and WEAVE, which says it promotes safe and healthy relationships and supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Holding Out HELP says it provides care, support, and resources to people from polygamous cultures seeking independence and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $42,745. Grant sizes ranged from $745 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $10,000 each to AGAPE INTERATIONAL and Free Rain International; $7,000 to Kulikayo; $4,500 to Stand Up Placer; and $3,000 each to Horizon Pregnancy Clinic and Thriving Freedom. Other listed recipients were Holding Out HELP, The Refuge Center for Women, WEAVE, and Women’s Resource Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Thomas as president; Shelley Grimes as vice president; Natalie Litchfield as treasurer; Melinda Barrow as secretary; Rosemarie Semingson and Sandra Montgomery as directors; and Julie Smith as chair.
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus is led by Mark Thomas, President on every filing since 2023; 4 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Thomas
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Julie Smith
Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemarie Semingson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Barrow
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Natalie Litchfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$23K (2024) → $23K (2025)
Shelley Grimes
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Natalie Litchfield (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus
How much does The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus give each year?
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus gave $43K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 7 grants.
What is The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's typical grant size?
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,275, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus give grants?
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, CA (2 grants).
Does The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's largest grantees?
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's largest 2025 grantees include Agape Interational ($10,000), Free Rain International Inc ($10,000) and Kulikayo ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus?
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's EIN?
The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4956424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Terry and Julie Smith Zephyrus accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
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