The Vo Smith Family Foundation
The Vo Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rocklin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $207K.
The Vo Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vo Smith Family Foundation gave $174K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,000
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,000
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $2,224,008
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (68% 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 Vo Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Science Is Elementary ($40K). Together the top 6 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Vo Smith Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of 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 $44K (2021) to $174K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Science Is Elementary Mountain View, CA | Direct Support of Science Educational Programs | $40,000 |
| Basic Fund Oakland, CA | Direct Support the Education Program for Low-Income Families | $39,000 |
| Donorschooseorg New York, NY | Direct support of the education for children in public schools | $30,000 |
| Red Cross Washington, DC | Direct Support of Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund San Francisco, CA | Direct Support of Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Teen Esteem Danville, CA | Direct Support of Educational Programs for Young People | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Vo Smith Family Foundation?
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 | $2,224,008 | $220,288 | $203,648 | $174,000 | 6 | $190,614 | $207,254 | $143,432 |
| 2024 | $2,222,071 | $142,229 | $160,120 | $130,000 | 5 | $134,493 | $116,602 | $4,093 |
| 2023 | $2,227,242 | $158,723 | $204,331 | $170,000 | 8 | $180,825 | $135,217 | $129,434 |
| 2022 | $2,248,555 | $97,724 | $110,911 | $87,500 | 5 | $88,099 | $74,912 | $132,488 |
| 2021 | $2,261,742 | $114,663 | $77,703 | $43,500 | 4 | $54,868 | $91,828 | $145,083 |
| 2020 | $2,224,782 | $286,731 | $126,432 | $105,500 | 6 | — | $272,967 | $122,037 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vo Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vo Smith Family Foundation is led by Rob Van Dorn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rob Van Dorn
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Mount
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia B. Van Dorn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark O. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sallie Kinser
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Cloney
CFO
Treasurer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Morris
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Kinser
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel S. Mount (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mikel S. Kinser (2020) — Treasurer
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 Vo Smith Family Foundation
How much does The Vo Smith Family Foundation give each year?
The Vo Smith Family Foundation gave $174K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 5 grants.
What is The Vo Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vo Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $29,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vo Smith Family Foundation give grants?
The Vo Smith Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (14%).
Does The Vo Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Vo Smith Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Vo Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vo Smith Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Science Is Elementary ($40,000), Basic Fund ($39,000) and Donorschooseorg ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Vo Smith Family Foundation?
The Vo Smith Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Vo Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
The Vo Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0414165. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Vo Smith Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
The Anjulicia Foundation
Bend, OR
The foundation supports affordable housing, hunger relief, shelter, disability services, education, and youth programs, primarily in Oregon, with some giving in California and other states. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. It lists an application available from the foundation, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards; the filing does not explicitly say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$60.5M
Grants
87
Total Given
$2.4M
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
Quest Foundation
Danville, CA
QUEST Foundation supports charitable organizations focused on education and youth services, including literacy, mentoring, and college access, with most of its 2024 grant funding going to California organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,500 to $200,000, with a median of $35,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$109.5M
Grants
173
Total Given
$7.5M
Equitrans Midstream Foundation
Canonsburg, PA
The Equitrans Midstream Foundation funded community development, education, and environmental work in communities where the company operated, including in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; recent grants ranged from $50,000 to $153,000 among the examples listed. It accepted requests only from preselected organizations, not unsolicited requests, and appears to have wound down after merging with EQT Foundation in 2025.
Assets
$12.9M
Grants
143
Total Given
$1.3M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Vo Smith Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Vo Smith Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?