Updated:
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation
The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation focuses on education, empowerment, health, community development, sustainability, and the arts.
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation
The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation focuses on education, empowerment, health, community development, sustainability, and the arts. It supports individuals and organizations addressing significant needs. The foundation has made three investments, including a seed investment in Anfiro on November 07, 2017.
General information
Firm type
Family Foundation
Year founded
1996
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Salt Lake City
Corporate office
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Principals
Will Smith
Co-Founder
Jada Pinkett Smith
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation?
The foundation does not publicly name a CIO or investment committee. Public filings suggest the founders personally oversee major grant decisions, with no disclosed external investment manager (per public record).
Does the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation invest in direct deals or venture capital?
No. The foundation is structured as a pure grantmaking entity. It has not disclosed direct investments, venture capital commitments, or co-investment activity (per public record).
How does the foundation source grant recipients?
The foundation does not publish a formal grant application process. Public filings show grants to established nonprofits like Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Lupus Foundation of America, suggesting a proactive, relationship-based approach (per public record).
What is the foundation's giving focus?
Education — especially STEM programs for disadvantaged youth — arts education, and community health initiatives aligned with Jada Pinkett Smith's lupus advocacy (per public record).
Is the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation a donor-advised fund?
No. It operates as an independent foundation filing IRS Form 990-PF, distinct from donor-advised funds like Fidelity Charitable (per public record).
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on endowments & foundations?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: