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The Orin Smith Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.4 million in grants paid to 33 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$8.8M
48%
THE CHEHALIS FOUNDATION
$3.5M
19%

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
$2M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Virginia, and Wyoming. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, THE CHEHALIS FOUNDATION, and CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
ORIN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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