J Kenneth & Alice Smith
J Kenneth & Alice Smith is a private foundation based in Roswell, New Mexico. It awarded 25 grants totaling $42,500 in 2025, with most grant dollars going to organizations in New Mexico.
J Kenneth & Alice Smith at a glance
In short: J Kenneth & Alice Smith gave $43K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Mexico. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,500
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +56.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,700
- -55.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,486,858
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Kenneth & Alice Smith
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) organizations. The filing states that there is no prescribed application format and no restrictions on awards. Contact the person named in the filing for requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Smith
Mailing address: 3012 Diamond A Drive, Roswell, NM 88201
Phone: (575) 622-7163
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Kenneth & Alice Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gus Winter Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 4% to recipients in Virginia, and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Kenneth & Alice Smith open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $43K (2025) to $61K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gus Winter Foundation Roswell, NM | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Desert Willow Wildlife Rehab Center Carlsbad, NM | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Roswell, NM | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Central Office of Albuquerque Inc Albuquerque, NM | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Community Kitchen Roswell, NM | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Friends of Roswell Animals Roswell, NM | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Harvest Ministries Roswell, NM | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Santa Fe Mountain Center Inc Tesuque, NM | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Dry Harbor Roswell, NM | General Donation | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Roswell, NM | General Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 25 grants in 2025, 16 in 2024, and 27 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,486,858 | $104,270 | $56,329 | $42,500 | 25 | $48,103 | $30,117 | $72,936 |
| 2024 | $1,466,531 | $220,521 | $72,610 | $60,500 | 16 | $62,706 | $24,088 | $69,318 |
| 2023 | $1,307,678 | $26,171 | $76,230 | $57,500 | 27 | $67,455 | $12,746 | $61,300 |
| 2022 | $1,173,495 | $16,736 | $72,842 | $61,150 | 33 | $63,704 | $12,359 | $61,918 |
| 2021 | $1,429,054 | $84,302 | $66,470 | $50,900 | 31 | $54,643 | $10,238 | $65,127 |
| 2020 | $1,224,157 | $22,077 | $62,866 | $51,500 | 32 | — | $15,307 | $51,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Kenneth & Alice Smith reported a distributable amount of $73K 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 show support for a range of organizations. Community Kitchen Inc. describes its mission as providing free meals to people experiencing indigence in the community. Santa Fe Mountain Center Inc. says it promotes personal discovery and social change through creative learning experiences in nature-based, community, and cultural environments. Embrace Inc. describes its mission as healing the community from unhealthy lifestyles and social injustices.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $42,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $12,000 to Gus Winter Foundation in Roswell, New Mexico. Other notable awards included $3,000 to Desert Willow Wildlife Rehab Center and $2,000 each to Boy Scouts of America, Central Office of Albuquerque Inc., Community Kitchen, Friends of Roswell Animals, Harvest Ministries, and Santa Fe Mountain Center Inc. The foundation also gave $500 to Embrace Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven W. Smith as president, Barbara M. Smith as vice-president, Ken Smith as secretary-treasurer, and Makenzie Smith and Ava Duer as directors.
J Kenneth & Alice Smith is led by Steven W. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven W. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ava Duer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Makenzie Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Barbara M. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ken Smith
Sec-Treas
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about J Kenneth & Alice Smith
How much does J Kenneth & Alice Smith give each year?
J Kenneth & Alice Smith gave $43K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 16 grants.
What is J Kenneth & Alice Smith's typical grant size?
J Kenneth & Alice Smith's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,700, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Kenneth & Alice Smith that year got $1K on average.
Where does J Kenneth & Alice Smith give grants?
J Kenneth & Alice Smith gives mostly in New Mexico: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roswell, NM (14 grants), Albuquerque, NM (3 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does J Kenneth & Alice Smith give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Kenneth & Alice Smith's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Kenneth & Alice Smith's largest grantees?
J Kenneth & Alice Smith's largest 2025 grantees include Gus Winter Foundation ($12,000), Desert Willow Wildlife Rehab Center ($3,000) and Boy Scouts of America ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Kenneth & Alice Smith?
J Kenneth & Alice Smith reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J Kenneth & Alice Smith fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Community Kitchen Inc. describes its mission as providing free meals to people experiencing indigence in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Kenneth & Alice Smith?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Kenneth & Alice Smith's EIN?
J Kenneth & Alice Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0484404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J Kenneth & Alice Smith accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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