The mission of the Jay L. Smith Family Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by funding qualified non-profit organizations that promote family values, support the advancement of healthcare, and serve the disadvantaged.
The Jay L. Smith Family Foundation grants program aims to support organizations that align with their broad goals of promoting family values, advancing healthcare, and aiding the disadvantaged. Specifically, the foundation prioritizes funding for Alzheimer's research, recognizing it as a critical area needing more attention and resources. It also supports causes like elderly care, providing services vital for the elderly, including in hospitals and hospice facilities; domestic violence clinics, by acknowledging the negative impacts such violence has on children and families; suicide prevention, by contributing to research and support services for those affected by loss; cancer research, dedicating funds to help find cures for cancer; and endeavors to enhance spiritual wellbeing, assisting individuals in finding purpose and improving community citizenship. The foundation primarily grants funding to entities and relief efforts within the United States.