Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $71,000, all for general operating purposes.
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee at a glance
In short: Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee gave $71K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,000
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,917
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,291,953
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Mark W Jordan as the contact and a letter as the required form and materials. It states that there are no restrictions on awards and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark W Jordan
Mailing address: 221 E 4Th St Suite 2300, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (573) 357-4326
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vincent Depaul ($8K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 11% to Indiana, 10% to South Carolina, and 8% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $94K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul Evansville, IN | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Dress for Success Charleston, SC | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Rothenberg Rooftop School Garden Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Church of the Advent Open Door Ministry Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Welcome House of Cincinnati Covington, KY | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Joseph House Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Greater Cincinnat Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Fernside Center for Grieving Children Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Heat Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Pray Hope Believe Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,291,953 | $206,628 | $107,714 | $71,000 | 12 | $82,973 | $183,103 | $75,288 |
| 2024 | $1,193,041 | $160,938 | $95,292 | $57,000 | 10 | $63,026 | $132,609 | $72,060 |
| 2023 | $1,127,401 | $178,498 | $76,165 | $43,000 | 7 | $50,469 | $149,953 | $63,658 |
| 2022 | $1,025,977 | $39,668 | $136,308 | $94,000 | 11 | $108,802 | $16,495 | $69,050 |
| 2021 | $1,123,138 | $733,509 | $70,187 | $29,000 | 7 | $34,422 | $215,015 | $78,255 |
| 2020 | $669,189 | $98,336 | $29,790 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $76,037 | $46,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Joseph House Inc. describes its mission as providing hope and healing to veterans struggling with addiction and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $71,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $8,000, with a median of $6,000. Among the recipients were St Vincent DePaul ($8,000), Dress for Success ($7,000), Rothenberg Rooftop School Garden ($7,000), Joseph House Inc ($6,000), and Fernside Center for Grieving Children ($6,000). Each grant was designated for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark W Jordan and Stephanie Krabbe Avalos as co-trustees.
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark W. Jordan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Stephanie Krabbe Avalos
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
$8K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Krabbe (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Stephanie Krabbe Avalos (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee
How much does Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee give each year?
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee gave $71K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 10 grants.
What is Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's typical grant size?
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,917, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee give grants?
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee gives mostly in Ohio: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (11%) and South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants).
Does Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's largest grantees?
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's largest 2025 grantees include St Vincent Depaul ($8,000), Dress for Success ($7,000) and Rothenberg Rooftop School Garden ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee?
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Joseph House Inc. describes its mission as providing hope and healing to veterans struggling with addiction and homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee?
The 2025 filing lists Mark W Jordan as the contact and a letter as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's EIN?
Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3338666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Forker-Smith Fdn E Forker Ttee funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/forker-smith-fdn-e-forker-ttee-morg_1005a21ba264425eb8ee307b38f265bf
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