John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Manhattan Beach, California · EIN 95-4399946
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $5.3MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 29Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $300MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
ONWARD READERS AND SCHOLARS HELPS TO INCREASE READING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS K-3RD GRADE AT SELECTED SCHOOLS. THE FUNDS PROVIDED HELP TO PAY FOR SALARIES, PURCHASE ALL BOOKS, MATERIALS, COMPUTERS, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE PROGRAM.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Onward Scholars | $1.3M | 2025 |
| Onward Readers & Onward 4 Excellence | $890K | 2025 |
| Usopf | $670K | 2025 |
| California Science Center | $580K | 2025 |
| Onward Leaders | $580K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (29 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: jhcls.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.