Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund
The Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska. Formed in 2015, it provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities that further the charitable purpose of the Omaha Community Foundation.
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund gave $3.2M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Nebraska. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,180,990
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,689
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,000
- Total assets
- $1,445,703
- +47.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (7 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 1536 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342-3458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joslyn Art Museum ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 209 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Omaha. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 2% to Illinois, 1% to Iowa, and 1% to New York. The listed shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 45 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $39K first-time, $39K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2021) to $3.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, NE | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $1,100,000 |
| Ashland Area Foundation Ashland, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grants | $250,000 |
| Community Information Trust Omaha, NE | Educational Institutions | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Midlands Omaha, NE | Youth Development | $110,000 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust Omaha, NE | Community Improvement | $100,000 |
| Omaha Conservatory of Music Omaha, NE | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $100,000 |
| Opera Omaha Omaha, NE | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $100,000 |
| Omaha Botanical Center Inc Omaha, NE | Environmental Quality Protection | $80,000 |
| Great Plains Theatre Commons Omaha, NE | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $75,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Fdn Inc Lincoln, NE | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,445,703 | $3,827,859 | $3,354,282 | $3,180,990 | 45 | $27,859 |
| 2023 | $981,127 | $3,550,227 | $3,373,784 | $3,194,250 | 43 | $50,227 |
| 2022 | $809,025 | $2,515,762 | $3,270,662 | $3,157,100 | 40 | $15,762 |
| 2021 | $1,572,080 | $32,841 | $2,552,247 | $2,484,500 | 40 | $32,841 |
| 2020 | $4,098,288 | $2,041,607 | $2,672,838 | $2,587,000 | 41 | $13,101 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to “Support the Omaha Community Foundation’s Mission.” Its 2024 grants included support for arts, culture, and humanities; philanthropy and grantmaking; educational institutions; youth development; community improvement; and environmental quality protection.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Joslyn Art Museum says it brings people together to explore art across time and cultures. Omaha Conservatory of Music describes itself as a nonprofit school that builds a diverse musical community through education and performance. Great Plains Theatre Commons says its mission is to strengthen community by supporting the creation and sharing of diverse new stories. Community Information Trust describes its role in overseeing Do Space, a technology library in Omaha, and fundraising for and managing the Omaha Central Public Library project.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 45 grants totaling $3,180,990. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $1,100,000, with a median award of $39,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $1,100,000 to Joslyn Art Museum, $250,000 to Ashland Area Foundation, $125,000 to Community Information Trust, and $110,000 to Boys & Girls Club Midlands. Other awards included $100,000 each to Downtown Riverfront Trust, Omaha Conservatory of Music, and Opera Omaha; $80,000 to Omaha Botanical Center; and $75,000 each to Great Plains Theatre Commons and Nebraska Public Media Foundation.
The fund states that it conducts due diligence to verify that grants go to qualified charities and are not made to private non-operating foundations or non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organizations. It also states that grants must not be for individuals’ private benefit or made in exchange for goods or services. The board monitors this process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Simon, Susan Lebens, and Michael C. Lebens as directors; Paul G. Smith as vice president and secretary; and Annette L. Smith as president and treasurer.
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund is led by Annette L Smith, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette L Smith
President & Treasurer
Vice President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lebens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael C Lebens
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul G Smith
Vice President & Secretary
President, Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Lebens (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund
How much does Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund give each year?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund gave $3.2M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 43 grants.
What is Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $39,000, and its average grant was $70,689, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund that year got $42K on average.
Where does Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund give grants?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund gives mostly in Nebraska: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (34 grants) and Lincoln, NE (6 grants).
Does Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts, Culture, Humanities" (17 grants), "Educational Institutions" (4 grants) and "Public, Society Benefit" (3 grants).
Who are Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Joslyn Art Museum ($1,100,000), Ashland Area Foundation ($250,000) and Community Information Trust ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to “Support the Omaha Community Foundation’s Mission.” Its 2024 grants included support for arts, culture, and humanities; philanthropy and grantmaking; educational institutions; youth development; community improvement; and environmental quality protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's EIN?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1773564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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