Jearl Smart Foundation Inc
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. It supports charitable and educational endeavors, with its stated purpose focused on charitable and economic development within Seminole County.
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jearl Smart Foundation Inc gave $122K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oklahoma. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,700
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,868
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $2,968,304
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jearl Smart Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants are asked to submit a letter describing the purpose of the request and how the grant would be used. Its 2024 filing states that no specific form is required and that the request should identify its nature; awards are restricted to charitable and educational purposes. The website says qualifying organizations include IRS-qualified public charities, municipalities, schools, and other government subdivisions, and that applications are reviewed by staff and trustees. Grants are considered at trustee meetings, with approval by a majority of trustees; the website notes that discretionary grants are exempt from this requirement.
- Review Cycle
- The website says requests are due by November 15 for review at the year-end board meeting. The foundation’s 2024 filing, however, states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website says requests are due by November 15 for review at the year-end board meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Keith Claybrook
Mailing address: PO Box 1551, Wewoka, OK 74884
Phone: (405) 380-2858
Website: https://jearlsmartfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jearl Smart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Central University ($21K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 112 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable and economic development purpose is within Seminole County, Oklahoma, and describes a commitment to Seminole County and surrounding areas. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jearl Smart Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2024) to $185K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Central University Ada, OK | Charitable | $21,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Community Transformation Wewoka, OK | Charitable | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church Wewoka, OK | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Wewoka, OK | Charitable | $9,750 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Charitable | $8,750 |
| Seminole Nation Museum Wewoka, OK | Charitable | $5,500 |
| City of Wewoka Wewoka, OK | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Wewoka Public Schools Wewoka, OK | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Seminole State College Seminole, OK | Charitable | $3,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,968,304 | $170,107 | $135,956 | $121,700 | 25 | $125,750 | $143,353 | $144,741 |
| 2023 | $2,934,153 | $35,716 | $183,319 | $161,613 | 18 | $169,252 | $151,649 | $140,407 |
| 2022 | $3,081,756 | $263,207 | $204,742 | $185,450 | 19 | $192,580 | $159,808 | $144,897 |
| 2021 | $3,023,291 | $183,119 | $179,388 | $155,900 | 29 | $162,950 | $157,797 | $154,202 |
| 2020 | $3,129,269 | $216,250 | $145,978 | $129,400 | 21 | — | $207,853 | $149,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jearl Smart Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote charitable and educational endeavors through distributions that benefit or carry out charitable and economic development within Seminole County, Oklahoma. Its website also describes a commitment to Seminole County and surrounding areas.
Its 2024 grants included universities and colleges, community organizations, a church, a museum, a city, and public schools. Among the supported organizations, the Center for Community Transformation describes its mission as low-income community development and poverty reduction. Seminole State College Educational Foundation says it supports Seminole State College, provides scholarships to its students, and supports economic development in surrounding areas. Oklahoma Christian University describes its mission as educating, mentoring, and inspiring learners.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $121,700. Grants ranged from $250 to $21,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest grants included East Central University ($21,000), the University of Oklahoma ($15,000), the Center for Community Transformation ($15,000), First Baptist Church ($12,000), and the Boys and Girls Club of Seminole Nation of Oklahoma ($9,750). Other notable grants included Oklahoma State University ($8,750), the Seminole Nation Museum ($5,500), the City of Wewoka ($4,500), Wewoka Public Schools ($3,500), and Seminole State College ($3,450).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bryan Cain as chairman, Jamie Ann Strickland as vice chairman, Keith Claybrook as secretary, and James Barnes, James Smart, Shari Carter, and Teresa Smart as board members.
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc is led by Bryan Cain, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Cain
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Barnes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Smart
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Ann Strickland
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Claybrook
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Smart
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Jearl Smart Foundation Inc
How much does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc give each year?
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc gave $122K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 18 grants.
What is Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $4,868, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jearl Smart Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc give grants?
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wewoka, OK (9 grants), Ada, OK (2 grants), Edmond, OK (2 grants) and Shawnee, OK (2 grants).
Does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include East Central University ($21,000), University of Oklahoma ($15,000) and Center for Community Transformation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jearl Smart Foundation Inc?
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (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 Jearl Smart Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote charitable and educational endeavors through distributions that benefit or carry out charitable and economic development within Seminole County, Oklahoma. Its website also describes a commitment to Seminole County and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jearl Smart Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1493842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc 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.
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