Austin Smith Foundation
The Austin Smith Foundation exists to bridge the gap to a thriving career as a first responder, by providing scholarships to students in the north Willamette Valley.

2025 St Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame Dinner & Auction
Dinner will be held on June 30th 2025 at 5 pm.
2025 St Paul Rodeo Austin Smith First Responder Night
Event is held July 1st 2025 at 7:30 pm.
First Responders receive a discount on ticket purchase. Fifty cents from each ticket sale benefits the Austin Smith Foundation.
2025 ASF Annual Dinner
Dinner will be held on October 18th 2025 at 6pm.
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Make a donation today to support students pursing a career as a first responder.
Mission Statement
The Austin Smith Foundation provides scholarship funds for qualified high school graduates pursuing a post-secondary career in: Fire Sciences, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, or Nursing.
Recent Updates
2024 Austin Smith Foundation Annual Dinner
We had an amazing turnout from our Individual and Corporate Sponsors at the Annual Austin Smith Foundation Dinner held on October 26th 2024. It was...
2024 St Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame Dinner & Auction
The Austin Smith Foundation was chosen to be a recipient of the St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame Dinner and Silent Auction on July 1st 2024. Thank you...
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Gracie Koch Gracie Koch was awarded a $3,500 scholarship through the Austin Smith Foundation. Gracie grew up in St. Paul, Oregon as the daughter of...
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