William D Smythe Family Foundation
William D Smythe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $2K.
William D Smythe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William D Smythe Family Foundation gave $64K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,266
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,853
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- 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.
Who William D Smythe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($25K). Together the top 4 received $59K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William D Smythe Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $105K (2019). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club San Jose CA, CA | Further the Programs of the Recipient Charity | $25,000 |
| Family Supportive HSG San Jose, CA | To further the charitable activities of the recipient organization | $14,266 |
| City Team Ministries San Jose, CA | To further the charitable activities of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | To further the charitable activities of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $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 | — | $7,018 | $69,414 | $64,266 | 5 | $58,000 | $1,758 | $2,907 |
| 2023 | $62,396 | $21,705 | $53,979 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,000 | $19,018 | $4,689 |
| 2022 | $94,670 | $31,336 | $63,712 | $60,000 | 5 | $60,000 | $28,296 | $6,881 |
| 2021 | $127,046 | $27,889 | $94,589 | $90,000 | 4 | $90,000 | $24,230 | $12,250 |
| 2020 | $193,746 | $12,935 | $94,547 | $90,000 | 4 | — | $8,966 | $14,290 |
| 2019 | $275,358 | $36,273 | $117,181 | $105,000 | 4 | — | $31,686 | $17,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William D Smythe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William D Smythe Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Smythe Grasso
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James J. Smythe
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sally Smythe Godwin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen Smythe Cocumelli
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael D. Smythe
Official Agent
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William D. Smythe Jr.
CFO
On filings since 2019
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 William D Smythe Family Foundation
How much does William D Smythe Family Foundation give each year?
William D Smythe Family Foundation gave $64K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 4 grants.
What is William D Smythe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William D Smythe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,853, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William D Smythe Family Foundation give grants?
William D Smythe Family 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 San Jose, CA (3 grants).
Does William D Smythe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on William D Smythe Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William D Smythe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William D Smythe Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($25,000), Family Supportive HSG ($14,266) and City Team Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is William D Smythe Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William D Smythe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William D Smythe Family Foundation's EIN?
William D Smythe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0535273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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