John L Smallwood-
John L Smallwood- is a private foundation focused on Academics, based in Frisco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $453K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $18K.
John L Smallwood- at a glance
In short: John L Smallwood- gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,879
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,879
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,879
- Total assets
- $453,094
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John L Smallwood- funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cal Farley's Boys Ranch ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John L Smallwood- gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $29K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Amarillo, TX | College Scholarship | $24,879 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $453,094 | $27,188 | $34,288 | $24,879 | 1 | $24,879 | $18,164 | $20,877 |
| 2024 | $375,490 | $26,430 | $46,959 | $24,974 | 1 | $24,974 | $12,793 | $24,879 |
| 2023 | $396,019 | $34,859 | $48,784 | $25,401 | 1 | $25,401 | $10,156 | $24,974 |
| 2022 | $409,944 | $32,361 | $45,003 | $27,149 | 1 | $27,149 | $9,203 | $25,404 |
| 2021 | $422,586 | $24,675 | $49,728 | $29,233 | 1 | — | $8,705 | $27,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L Smallwood- reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John L Smallwood-'s only listed officer is Texas Bank and Trust, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Texas Bank and Trust
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Citizens Bank-Kilgore (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Texas Bank and Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John L Smallwood-
How much does John L Smallwood- give each year?
John L Smallwood- gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is John L Smallwood-?
John L Smallwood- reported $453K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John L Smallwood-?
John L Smallwood- is a private foundation focused on Academics, based in Frisco, TX. It holds $453K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does John L Smallwood- operate?
John L Smallwood- has awarded grants in Texas.
What is John L Smallwood-'s EIN?
John L Smallwood-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6275180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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