AI Summary
The Martin V and Martha K Smith Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $7,000 across 26 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF VENTURA COUNTY, WITH A PREFERENCE FOR SERVING THE OXNARD PLAINS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS FOUNDATION
CAMARILLO, CA
$7.8M
51%
VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Camarillo, CA
$4.5M
29%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER OXNARD & PORT HUENEME
OXNARD, CA
$600K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION give?
MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and District Of Columbia. 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 MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $7,025. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS FOUNDATION, VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER OXNARD & PORT HUENEME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION?
MARTIN V AND MARTHA K SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.