Climbing Smiths Foundation
Climbing Smiths Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Climbing Smiths Foundation at a glance
In short: Climbing Smiths Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $500), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $500
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $10,090
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Climbing Smiths Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Colorado Mountain Club Foundation ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Climbing Smiths Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mountain Club Foundation Golden, CO | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,090 | $10,050 | $1,360 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Climbing Smiths Foundation reported a distributable amount of $367 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climbing Smiths Foundation's only listed officer is Cody Smith, Secretary on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Cody Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Climbing Smiths Foundation
How much does Climbing Smiths Foundation give each year?
Climbing Smiths Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Climbing Smiths Foundation?
Climbing Smiths Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $367 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Climbing Smiths Foundation?
Climbing Smiths Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Englewood, CO. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Climbing Smiths Foundation operate?
Climbing Smiths Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Climbing Smiths Foundation's EIN?
Climbing Smiths Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5066329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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