The Smidt Foundation
Beverly Hills, California · EIN 814631478 · Private foundation
The Smidt Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $17.7M in grants paid and $209.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 767 individual grants from this funder — $102.5M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Smidt Foundation funds
The Smidt Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, workforce & vocational training.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center Support for Smidt Heart Institute | Los Angeles, CA | $8.0M | 2018 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program GENERAL NONPROFIT SUPPORT | Warwick, RI | $4.0M | 2020 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center SMIDT HEART INSTITUTE; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $3.0M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Smidt Foundation
The Smidt 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 The Smidt Foundation
- Does The Smidt Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Smidt 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 The Smidt Foundation fund?
- The Smidt Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Cedars-sinai Medical Center, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Smidt Foundation give in grants?
- The Smidt Foundation reported $17.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $102.5M over 767 grants.
- Where is The Smidt Foundation located?
- The Smidt Foundation is based in Beverly Hills, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814631478.
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