The Theodore J and Janice F Smith
The Theodore J and Janice F Smith is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $185K.
The Theodore J and Janice F Smith at a glance
In short: The Theodore J and Janice F Smith gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $299,548
- +42.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $299,548
- +327.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $299,548
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Theodore J and Janice F Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pacific Symphony ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Theodore J and Janice F Smith gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | Annual Fund and Two Classic Concerts | $299,548 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $192,171 | $308,083 | $299,548 | 1 | $301,194 | $185,282 | $6,764 |
| 2024 | $116,265 | $184,925 | $220,197 | $210,000 | 3 | $211,675 | $174,820 | $19,093 |
| 2023 | $151,855 | $80,223 | $117,254 | $110,000 | 2 | $110,728 | $75,489 | $21,947 |
| 2022 | $188,359 | $73,241 | $111,471 | $100,000 | 1 | $102,320 | $60,233 | $28,642 |
| 2021 | $226,589 | $109,319 | $169,813 | $160,000 | 4 | $161,554 | $94,079 | $33,016 |
| 2020 | $287,083 | $33,240 | $19,000 | $10,650 | 2 | — | $23,480 | $31,451 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Theodore J and Janice F Smith reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Theodore J and Janice F Smith is led by Theodore J. Smith, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodore J. Smith
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Smith
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Theodore J and Janice F Smith
How much does The Theodore J and Janice F Smith give each year?
The Theodore J and Janice F Smith gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 3 grants.
Where does The Theodore J and Janice F Smith operate?
The Theodore J and Janice F Smith has awarded grants in California, Maryland.
How much is The Theodore J and Janice F Smith required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Theodore J and Janice F Smith reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Theodore J and Janice F Smith's EIN?
The Theodore J and Janice F Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0833879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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