Public & Societal Benefit (W99) IRS Verified DX Registered

SERGEANT THOMAS A SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

EIN: 87-3165498 · SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-7141 · United States

2 out of 5 27 / 100 Based on summary figures only

Financial strength (30%) No data yet

Reliability (20%) 46/100

Effectiveness (25%) 23/100

Impact (25%) 50/100

Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

The Sergeant Thomas A. Smith, Jr Memorial Scholarship Foundation was established in 2021 after BART PD Sgt. Smith was killed in the line-of-duty on January 21, 2014. The Foundation was established as a non-profit organization and is exempt under IRS section 503(c)(3) - (EIN 87-3165498). The Foundation is part of the BPOA and BPMA's ongoing effort to improve the quality of the law enforcement profession in the Bay Area. The Foundation supports Sgt. Smith's belief that higher and continued education is a catalyst for change for individuals, families, and communities. The mission of the Sgt. Tommy Smith Foundation will support students who demonstrate academic achievement, have clearly defined goals, leadership, and the desire to give back to their communities. The Foundation provides financial scholarships to the dependents of active and retired BART Police Department members who have unselfishly served our communities.

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CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025

28 / 100

Financial

Reliability

Effectiveness

Impact

Financial Strength (30%) 0

Reliability & Transparency (20%) 51

Program Effectiveness (25%) 23

Impact & Outcomes (25%) 50

15 served annually $1K per beneficiary 1 programs

IRS Verified 85% Data Complete

Impact

1 program

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
Continued secondary education	15	$1,000.00	—	Per Year

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Organization Details

EIN: 87-3165498
State: CA
City: SAN LEANDRO
ZIP: 94577-7141
Classification: W99
Category: Public & Societal Benefit
Rating: 2★
Coverage: D
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2021
Foundation Code: 15

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