John C Smith Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Tulsa, OK EIN: 87-3402126

John C Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $116K.

Key facts about John C Smith Family Foundation

EIN: 87-3402126
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $104,400
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $13,050
Median grant: $7,650
Total assets: $2,410,334
Primary geography: Oklahoma (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who John C Smith Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John C Smith Family Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Oklahoma (52%) and Texas (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How John C Smith Family Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+35.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$104K

+28.2% YoY

Grant Count

-38.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+108.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John C Smith Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $54K (52%)

Texas $50K (48%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Oklahoma Texas

Cities

TulsaClaremoreHoustonOklahoma CitySand Springs

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,410,334	$1,780,340	$1,628,837
Revenue	$687,750	$162,323	$1,186,668
Expenses	$113,957	$93,688	$51,941
Qualifying Distributions	$104,400	$81,438	$38,000
Net Investment Income	$115,926	$150,073	$1,172,727
Distributable Amount	$89,094	$7,382	$69,743

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($50,000), Food Bank of Eastern OK ($14,200), Vizavance ($10,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER Houston, TX	CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE	$50,000
FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OK Tulsa, OK	COMMUNITY AID & RESOURCES	$14,200
VIZAVANCE Oklahoma City, OK	COMMUNITY AID & RESOURCES	$10,600
TULSA DAY CENTER Tulsa, OK	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$10,000
UP WITH TREES Tulsa, OK	PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS	$5,300
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA Tulsa, OK	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	$5,000
TULSA TOUGH Tulsa, OK	HEALTH PROGRAMS	$5,000
TULSA GIRLS ART SCHOOL Tulsa, OK	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	$4,300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John C Smith	Trustee	2.5	—
Patrick Smith	Trustee	2.5	—
Caitlin Smith	Trustee	2.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John C Smith Family Foundation?

John C Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John C Smith Family Foundation?

As of 2024, John C Smith Family Foundation holds $2.4M in total assets with $688K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $104K in 2024.

Where does John C Smith Family Foundation operate?

John C Smith Family Foundation has awarded grants in Oklahoma, Texas.

What size grants does John C Smith Family Foundation award?

In 2024, John C Smith Family Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $104K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John C Smith Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John C Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John C Smith Family Foundation's EIN?

John C Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3402126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.