Jonathan M Smith Foundation
Jonathan M Smith Foundation is a private foundation, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $6K.
Jonathan M Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Jonathan M Smith Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $11,400
- +74.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,425
- +8.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $59,739
- -9.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Kansas (87% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Jonathan M Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Oakland New Life Church ($8K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jonathan M Smith Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 459% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $11K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland New Life Church Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Tumi Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $1,100 |
| American Evangelical Christian Chur Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $650 |
| Youth for Christ Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $550 |
| Midamerican Nazarien University Olathe, KS | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Global Missions Weldon Spring, MO | Charitable Contribution | $450 |
| Mary James Ministries Temecula, CA | Charitable Contribution | $350 |
| Topeka Rescue Mission Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,739 | $6,028 | $12,201 | $11,400 | 8 | $12,201 | $6,028 | $2,661 |
| 2021 | $65,912 | $6,536 | $7,429 | $6,550 | 5 | $7,429 | $6,452 | $2,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan M Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jonathan M Smith Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Harold W. And Deborah S. Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason And Kristy Kuenzi
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Ellen Couselman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Jonathan M Smith Foundation
How much does Jonathan M Smith Foundation give each year?
Jonathan M Smith Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $7K across 5 grants.
What is Jonathan M Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Jonathan M Smith Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $525, and its average grant was $1,425, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jonathan M Smith Foundation give grants?
Jonathan M Smith Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (4 grants).
Who are Jonathan M Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Jonathan M Smith Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Oakland New Life Church ($7,500), Tumi ($1,100) and American Evangelical Christian Chur ($650), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan M Smith Foundation?
Jonathan M Smith Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jonathan M Smith Foundation's EIN?
Jonathan M Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1224115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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