The Michael and Patricia Smith Foundation

EIN 95-4765933 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in CA, OR, AZ +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, The Michael and Patricia Smith Foundation based in CA paid 49 grants totaling $130K to 43 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL, ST BEDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, and JESUITS WEST. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$317,744
Giving (latest yr)
$130,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
49
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
43
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Mater Dei High School$20,000
  • St Bede Catholic School$15,000
  • Jesuits West$12,000
  • Holy Family Cathedral School$10,000
  • St Francis High School of LA Canada Flintridge$8,500

Where grants went

  • California$121,000 · 42 grants
  • Oregon$4,000 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$1,500 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$1,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Kansas$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (49)

Mater Dei High School
Santa Ana, CA
Scholarship Fund
$20,000
St Bede Catholic School
LA Canada Flt, CA
Scholarship Fund
$15,000
Holy Family Cathedral School
Orange, CA
Scholarship Fund
$10,000
Jesuits West
Los Gatos, CA
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
St Lawrence of Brindisi
Los Angeles, CA
General & Unrestricted
$7,000
St Francis High School of LA Canada Flintridge
LA Canada, CA
Scholarship Fund
$6,000
University of Portland
Portland, OR
Peter & Christine Smith Scholarship Fund
$4,000
St Francis of Assisi
Fillmore, CA
General & Unrestricted
$4,000
St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church
LA Canada, CA
General & Unrestricted
$3,500
Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet
Los Angeles, CA
St. Joseph Worker Program - California Dreamin'
$3,000
St Francis High School of LA Canada Flintridge
LA Canada, CA
Fr. Tony Marti Scholarship Fund
$2,500
Dolores Mission
Los Angeles, CA
General & Unrestricted
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

The Michael and Patricia Smith Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, The Michael and Patricia Smith Foundation reported 49 itemized grants totaling $130K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL, ST BEDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, JESUITS WEST, among 43 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Michael and Patricia Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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