The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Calabasas, California. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including schools, educational organizations, and groups working in areas such as reentry and cancer research. The foundation’s filing is marked as a final return; it states that the foundation made distributions in complete liquidation and filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the California Attorney General’s Office on July 22, 2024. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation gave $5.0M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $167K), mostly in California. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,015,979
- +1737.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $167,199
- +1247.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not current application guidance, as the foundation’s filing identifies it as a final return and reports dissolution.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24500 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (818) 346-3144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($4.7M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 128 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant list includes recipients in California, as well as recipients in Illinois and Indiana. The largest listed grants went to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $602K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1807% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2020) to $5.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc San Francisco, CA | Timothy & Judith Smith Family Foundation (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $4,738,778 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $69,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church La Canada, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Verbum DEI High School Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A New Way of Life Reentry Project Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $679,479 | $5,091,871 | $5,015,979 | 30 | $5,054,493 | $142,601 | $179,997 |
| 2023 | $3,808,688 | $1,158,979 | $328,087 | $273,000 | 22 | $286,119 | $120,739 | $188,993 |
| 2022 | $2,977,796 | $255,078 | $355,050 | $298,000 | 28 | $314,786 | $218,114 | $175,744 |
| 2021 | $3,077,768 | $578,356 | $318,114 | $263,000 | 24 | — | $141,401 | $183,610 |
| 2020 | $2,817,526 | $134,353 | $268,614 | $223,500 | 24 | — | $105,180 | $156,354 |
| 2019 | $2,951,787 | $154,750 | $305,450 | $254,500 | 22 | — | $124,046 | $162,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and other charitable organizations. For example, the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. A New Way of Life Reentry Project says it advances multidimensional solutions to the effects of incarceration. The WunderGlo Foundation says it raises funds for colon cancer research, promotes awareness of prevention and treatment, and encourages healthy lifestyles.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $5,015,979. Grants ranged from $201 to $4,738,778, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $4,738,778 to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc., with the purpose described as “Timothy & Judith Smith Family Foundation (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION).” Other notable grants included $69,000 to Santa Clara University, $50,000 to St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, $30,000 to Bishop O’Dowd High School, and $20,000 each to the Catholic Education Foundation and Verbum Dei High School.
The 2024 filing also lists $10,000 to Evans Scholars Foundation and $5,000 each to A New Way of Life Reentry Project and Desert Community Foundation. The foundation’s final-return narrative says distributions were made to grantees listed in an attachment and that each grant was made solely for its specified charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith L Smith as CFO, SEC, and TREAS, and Timothy Smith as CEO and PRES.
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation is led by Timothy Smith, CEO & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Smith
CEO & President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith L Smith
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation
How much does The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation give each year?
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation gave $5.0M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $273K across 22 grants.
What is The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $167,199, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation that year got $602K on average.
Where does The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation give grants?
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and La Canada, CA (2 grants).
Does The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($4,738,979 across 2 grants), Santa Clara University ($69,000) and St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $180K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's EIN?
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4769418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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