Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation
Santa Maria, California · EIN 208775647 · Private foundation
Based in Santa Maria, California, Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation has awarded $3.4M across 178 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Marian Regional Med Ctr (csu). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation funds
Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, food & agriculture, mental health, substance use & recovery.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, men boys, veterans, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Regional Med Ctr (csu) SUPPORT | Santa Maria, CA | $326K | 2020 |
| Foodbank Sb County SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| Marian Regional Med Ctr (csu) SUPPORT | Santa Maria, CA | $70K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation
Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation
- Does Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
- Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation fund?
- Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Marian Regional Med Ctr (csu), Foodbank Sb County. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation give in grants?
- Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $850K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 178 grants.
- Where is Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation located?
- Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation is based in Santa Maria, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208775647.
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