Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $304K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K.
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -61.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -90.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +320.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $303,676
- -1.1% vs 2024
- 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 Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Research Foundation ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 50 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $75K (2025) to $881K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Research Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $50,000 |
| Debbie Allen Dance Academy Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $303,676 | $80,000 | $82,046 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,000 |
| 2024 | $306,953 | $349,250 | $325,303 | $196,000 | 22 | $308,034 |
| 2023 | $300,943 | $275,000 | $275,043 | $215,000 | 7 | $515,000 |
| 2022 | $303,126 | $365,870 | $443,721 | $336,500 | 7 | $698,691 |
| 2021 | $379,106 | $2,138,660 | $2,144,814 | $881,382 | 12 | $2,070,273 |
| 2020 | $365,823 | $1,760,000 | $1,629,140 | $728,526 | 18 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation is led by Jana Babtunde-Bey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jana Babtunde-Bey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Evans
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jada P. Smith
Co-Chairperson & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willard Smith II
Co-Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Lassiter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry Smith
CFO
On filings since 2020
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 Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation
How much does Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation give each year?
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 22 grants.
How large is Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation?
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation reported $304K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $80K.
Where does Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation operate?
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas.
What is Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4607014. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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