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LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION

LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION

COSTA MESA, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
33-0804049
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION

COSTA MESA, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
33-0804049
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage effectively with the foundation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $233K across 60 grantees.

Total Funding Given

$233K

2024
Grantees funded
60
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

31

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
T
Tyler I Gaede
Board Member
T
Tracey L Gaede
Board Member
W
Whit Batchelor
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION give?
LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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 LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $233 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF THE SEA LIONS INC DBA PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER, RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE, and OCEAN INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION?
LINDA I SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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