Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 93-1095010
Foundation Overview
Based in Portland, OR, Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $1,255,000 to organizations in Oregon and Washington. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 14 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Portland (71%), Nehalem (6%), Fairview (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (80%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,500 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Shepherd's Door | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $14,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| William Temple House | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $14,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Care | $7,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Nehalem Bay Health Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $13,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Shepherd's Door | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| William Temple House | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Care | $7,500 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2023 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $12,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Shepherd's Door | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| William Temple House | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Care | $7,500 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2023 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $12,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Shepherd's Door | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| William Temple House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Care | $8,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2022 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Shepherd's Door | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| William Temple House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Care | $8,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2022 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Shepherd's Door | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| William Temple House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Care | $8,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2022 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Shepherd's Door | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| William Temple House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Care | $8,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2021 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| North County Food Bank | $6,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Shepherd's Door | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $13,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| William Temple House | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Care | $6,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $2,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Porgram Services | 2020 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $9,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| North County Food Bank | $7,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Shepherd's Door | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| William Temple House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Care | $8,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| North County Food Bank | $6,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Servies | 2018 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Shepherd's Door | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $12,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| William Temple House | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Care | $5,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $4,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Mercy Corps International | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Medical Teams International | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $7,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| North County Food Bank | $6,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Servies | 2017 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Shepherd's Door | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $12,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| William Temple House | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Care | $5,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $4,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Mercy Corps International | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Options 360 | $4,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $7,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| North County Food Bank | $6,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Servies | 2016 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Shepard's Door | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $12,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| William Temple House | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Care | $4,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $6,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $4,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Mercy Corps International | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Options 360 | $4,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Program Services | 2016 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Ohsu School Of Dentistry | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| North County Food Bank | $6,000 | Nehalem, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Servies | 2015 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Shepard's Door | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $11,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| William Temple House | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Oregon Heat | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Care | $3,000 | Tillamook, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Rinehart Clinic | $4,000 | Wheeler, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Mercy Corps International | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospita | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Medical Teams International | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Growing Gardens | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Friends Of The Children | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
| Join | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Services | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 93-1095010 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2165 SW MAIN STREET SUITE 101 Portland, OR 97205-1173 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Lisa A Joerin |
|---|---|
| Vp/treasurer | Melissa S Andal |
| Secretary | Collin C Ard |
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