John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation

John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Manhattan Bch, California with $261.1M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$261.1Mtotal assets
2015IRS ruling year
Educationfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation has awarded

7 grantees · $856K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Our Lady Queen Of Angels Housing Alliance $334K
  • Usopf $167K
  • California Science Center $125K
  • American Martyrs Church $100K
  • Jefferson Scholars Foundation $53K
  • Pueblo Nuevo Education And Development $42K
  • Teach For America $35K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$415K
  • FY2020$950K
  • FY2021$690K
  • FY2022$438K
  • FY2023$856K

About John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation

  • TypePrivate operating foundation
  • Primary focusEducation
  • HeadquartersManhattan Bch, California
  • EIN954399946
  • IRS ruling2015

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Education area

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Frequently asked questions

What is John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation?

John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Manhattan Bch, California with $261.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Education (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation?

John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation's EIN is 954399946. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation?

Private foundations like John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.