Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust
Funding of library projects.
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust at a glance
In short: Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust gave $439K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $439K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,979
- +164.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $438,979
- +164.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $438,979
- Total assets
- $4,647,018
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fort Smith Public Library ($439K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust gives
- Giving grew 274% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2022) to $439K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Public Library Fort Smith, AR | Fund Projects | $438,979 |
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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 | $4,647,018 | $544,953 | $679,781 | $438,979 | 1 | $461,814 |
| 2023 | $4,676,543 | $1,412,294 | $470,851 | $166,197 | 1 | $316,863 |
| 2022 | $3,486,443 | $49,351 | $282,700 | $49,112 | 1 | $-9,588 |
| 2021 | $4,244,639 | $411,248 | $494,287 | $117,249 | 1 | $362,494 |
| 2020 | $4,226,530 | $581,699 | $291,349 | $66,105 | 1 | $520,723 |
About Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust
Based on IRS filings
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust is a public charity, based in Fort Smith, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $439K. Net investment income was $462K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust is led by Jeremy Wann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy Wann
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Sinclair
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Skypala
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Martinez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Hooks
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Hartwig
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Armstrong
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Andy Smith (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Pamela D. Roberts (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Sara Davis (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust
How much does Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust give each year?
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust gave $439K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $166K across 1 grant.
How large is Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust?
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $545K.
Where does Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust operate?
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust's EIN?
Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0792812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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