Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation
EIN 956058214Total Given 2016–2024
$1.3M
48 grants · $144K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $1K–$19K
grant size
23%
balanced · 7/30 multi-year
repeat
$4.2M
Assets (2024)
30
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(424) 888-2979
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $150K | $3.1M | $133K | 2 |
| 2017 | $150K | $3.6M | $185K | 1 |
| 2018 | $160K | $3.4M | $127K | 17 |
| 2020 | $183K | $3.9M | $294K | 3 |
| 2022 | $210K | $4.3M | $302K | 8 |
| 2023 | $223K | $4.2M | $361K | 8 |
| 2024 | $224K | $4.2M | $331K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 48 grants on record
Minimum
$120
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$10K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$19K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
LI
Lauren Irell
Trustee
MI
Maia Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
MI
Maia Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
SI
Stephen C Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
SI
Stephen C Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
MI
Maia Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
SI
Stephen C Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
MI
Maia Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
MI
Maia Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
SI
Stephen C Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
SI
Stephen C Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
MI
Maia Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
BI
Brigitte Targhetta Irell
7+ yrs
Trustee
MI
Maya Irell
Trustee
SI
Stephen C Irell
6 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (48 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $150,000 | ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS | 2016 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $150,000 | ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS | 2017 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $140,000 | ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS | 2018 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $120,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE... | 2022 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $120,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE... | 2023 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $120,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE... | 2024 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $100,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE... | 2020 |
| Evolution Institute | San Antonio, FL | $46,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES BENEFITTING THE GENRAL PUBLIC AND THE... | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | Hagerstown, MD | $37,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ACHIEVING ITS GOALS TO HELP END SOCIAL AND LEGAL INJUSTICE. | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ACHIEVING ITS GOALS TO HELP END SOCIAL AND LEGAL INJUSTICE. | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ACHIEVING ITS GOALS TO HELP END SOCIAL AND LEGAL INJUSTICE. | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | Hagerstown, MD | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | Glendale, CA | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITTING REFUGEES AROUND THE WORLD. | 2022 |
| Salk Insttute for Biological Studies | La Jolla, CA | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE INSTITUTE IN ITS CONTINUING RESEARCH PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO CURING DISEASES AND ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN... | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | Hagerstown, MD | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | Glendale, CA | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITTING REFUGEES AROUND THE WORLD. | 2023 |
| Salk Insttute for Biological Studies | La Jolla, CA | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE INSTITUTE IN ITS CONTINUING RESEARCH PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO CURING DISEASES AND ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN... | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | Hagerstown, MD | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITING THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | 2024 |
| International Rescue Committee | Glendale, CA | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS CHARITABLE SERVICES BENEFITTING REFUGEES AROUND THE WORLD. | 2024 |
| Salk Insttute for Biological Studies | La Jolla, CA | $15,000 | TO ASSIST THE INSTITUTE IN ITS CONTINUING RESEARCH PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO CURING DISEASES AND ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN... | 2024 |
| Creative Quest Foundation | Edmonton, None | $12,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN ITS GOAL IN DEVELOPING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES IN PURSUING CAREERS... | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Innocence Project | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN MAINTAINING ITS CHARITABLE GOALS BENEFITTING WRONGLY CONVICTED AND INCARCERATED... | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Innocence Project | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN MAINTAINING ITS CHARITABLE GOALS BENEFITTING WRONGLY CONVICTED AND INCARCERATED... | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Innocence Project | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN MAINTAINING ITS CHARITABLE GOALS BENEFITTING WRONGLY CONVICTED AND INCARCERATED... | 2024 |