John C Smith Family Foundation
John C Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
John C Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John C Smith Family Foundation gave $104K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,400
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,050
- +108.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,650
- Total assets
- $2,410,334
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John C Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MD Anderson Cancer Center ($50K). Together the top 8 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 27 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $2,410,334 | $687,750 | $113,957 | $104,400 | 8 | $104,400 | $115,926 | $89,094 |
| 2023 | $1,780,340 | $162,323 | $93,688 | $81,438 | 13 | $81,438 | $150,073 | $7,382 |
| 2022 | $1,628,837 | $1,186,668 | $51,941 | $38,000 | 6 | $38,000 | $1,172,727 | $69,743 |
| 2021 | $2,093,680 | $2,006,073 | — | — | — | — | $143 | $16,665 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John C Smith Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caitlin Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 John C Smith Family Foundation
How much does John C Smith Family Foundation give each year?
John C Smith Family Foundation gave $104K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 13 grants.
What is John C Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John C Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,650, and its average grant was $13,050, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John C Smith Family Foundation give grants?
John C Smith Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does John C Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on John C Smith Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John C Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John C Smith Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($50,000), Food Bank of Eastern OK ($14,200) and Vizavance ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John C Smith Family Foundation?
John C Smith Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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