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Smith-welsh Foundation

EIN 95-3958030 · ID

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in IdahoAll Idaho foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in CA, ID, OR +10
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Smith-welsh Foundation based in ID paid 47 grants totaling $387.5K to 47 organizations across 13 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $50K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, and WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,516,927
Giving (latest yr)
$387,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
47
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
47
States reached
13
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • South Coast Botanic Garden$50,000
  • Natural History Museum$25,000
  • Western Rivers Conservancy$25,000
  • Wood River Land Trust$25,000
  • Conservative Angler$15,000

Where grants went

  • California$180,000 · 19 grants
  • Idaho$97,500 · 14 grants
  • Oregon$40,000 · 3 grants
  • Washington$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Montana$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (47)

South Coast Botanic Garden
Palos Verdes Peninsu, CA
To Help Ensure a Bright Future for the Garden, Enlightening School Children, Families and Seniors Who Rely on and Visit the 87 Acres Every Day.
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy
Portland, OR
Provide Funds to Aid IN River Conservation
$25,000
Wood River Land Trust
Hailey, ID
Protecting and Restoring Land, Water, and Wildlife Habitat IN the Wood River Valley and Surrounding Areas.
$25,000
Natural History Museum
Los Angeles, CA
Provide Funds to Aid IN Supporting the Museum
$25,000
Sun Valley Music Festival
Sun Valley, ID
Instilling a Lifelong Love of Classical Music.
$15,000
Conservative Angler
Edmonds, WA
Advocates for Wild Fish and Fisheries, Protecting and Conserving Wild Steelhead, Salmon, Trout and Char Throughout Their Pacific Range.
$15,000
Children's Hospital of LA
Los Angeles, CA
Make a Difference IN a Life of a Child by Providing Hope for a Healthy Future.
$10,000
Native Fish Society
Oregon City, OR
Advocates for the Recovery of Wild, Native Fish
$10,000
Idaho Wildlife Federation
Boise, ID
Advocates for the Conservation of Idaho's Fish and Wildlife, Habitat and Outdoor Heritage.
$10,000
Catalina Island Museum
Avalon, CA
Dedicated to the Arts, Culture and History of Santa Catalina Island
$10,000
Trout Unlimited
Arlington, VA
To Bring Together Diverse Interests to Care for and Recover Rivers and Streams, So Our Children Can Experience the Joy of Wild and Native Trout and Salmon.
$10,000
Health Freedom Defense Fund
Ketchum, ID
Defend the Ethical Principle of Medical Freedom.
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Smith-welsh Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Smith-welsh Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 13 states.

In its most recent filing, Smith-welsh Foundation reported 47 itemized grants totaling $387.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $50K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY, among 47 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Smith-welsh Foundation is a private foundation based in Idaho, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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