Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc is a public charity based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Formed in 2001, it states that it provides funds for programs not otherwise funded by the Fort Smith Public School District to enhance the quality of education in the district’s schools.
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc at a glance
In short: Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc reported $1.1M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,051,289 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +1058.5% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $2,207,766
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $265,133
- -50.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $288,324
- -39.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,087,382
- +609.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1948, Fort Smith, AR 72902-1948
Phone: (479) 221-7876
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission concerns the Fort Smith Public Schools. Its location is Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it reported $1.1M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Public Schools Fort Smith, AR | Education | $90,748 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,207,766 | $265,133 | $1,087,382 | $1,051,289 | Total only | $288,324 |
| 2024 | $3,030,756 | $539,689 | $153,379 | $90,748 | 1 | $472,510 |
| 2023 | $2,644,358 | $523,725 | $338,443 | $291,779 | Total only | $93,427 |
| 2022 | $2,458,225 | $58,860 | $252,470 | $215,410 | Total only | $42,414 |
| 2021 | $2,655,082 | $699,348 | $794,322 | $739,248 | Total only | $34,715 |
| 2020 | $2,750,127 | $1,225,069 | $26,150 | $12,500 | Total only | $60,232 |
| 2019 | $1,593,724 | $134,784 | $74,430 | $64,365 | Total only | $39,185 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to enhance the quality of education in the Fort Smith Public Schools by providing funds for programs not otherwise funded by the Fort Smith Public School District.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports one grant totaling $90,748 in 2024. It reports no grants in 2025 or 2023. No typical grant size, grantee, or application process is provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Humphrey as president and Blair Parnell as treasurer. Directors listed are Sam T Sicard, Mary Riche, Phyllis Bridges, Ken Wallace, Patrick Jacobs, Mark Hewett, Chip Paris, and Elizabeth Voris.
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc is led by David Humphrey, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Humphrey
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Paris
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Darrell Stovall
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Voris
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ken Wallace
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Hewett
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Riche
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Phyllis Bridges
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sam T. Sicard
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cathy Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrick Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tim Bailey
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Grace Wilmath
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lori Winesburg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Blair Parnell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Linda Riley (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Terry Morawski (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Martin Mahan (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Allan Marshall (2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Green (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Zena Featherston (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dee Blackwell (2023) — Director
- Former: Hannah Cabe (2023) — Director
- Former: Dwight Curry (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeannie Cole (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Peggy Walter (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Allen (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Brubaker (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Schools Found Inc
How much does Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc give each year?
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc reported $1.1M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $91K across 1 grant.
How large is Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc?
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $265K.
What does Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to enhance the quality of education in the Fort Smith Public Schools by providing funds for programs not otherwise funded by the Fort Smith Public School District. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc?
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc make grants?
The organization’s stated mission concerns the Fort Smith Public Schools. Its location is Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What is Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc's EIN?
Fort Smith Public Schools Found Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0800240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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