Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation
The Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation gave $576K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $58K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $576,259
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $57,626
- Median grant
- $41,500
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing listed written requests, no application deadline, and no restrictions on awards. These are instructions from the foundation’s final return and are not presented as current.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Piotrowski
Mailing address: 6608 N 158Th Street, Omaha, NE 68116
Phone: (402) 321-7012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jesuit Academy ($99K). Together the top 10 received $576K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuit Academy Omaha, NE | Education | $98,500 |
| Partnership for Kids Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $98,500 |
| Siena Francis House Omaha, NE | Assist Homeless | $98,500 |
| Catholic Charities Omaha Omaha, NE | Public Charity | $93,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omama Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $41,500 |
| Northstar Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $41,500 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $41,500 |
| Cues Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $41,500 |
| Educate Uganda Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $18,500 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland Omaha, NE | Support Programs | $3,259 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-10,292 | $585,760 | $576,259 | 10 | $4,386 | $17,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for education, programs, homelessness services, and public charity.
Among its grantees, Siena Francis House describes its mission as welcoming, sheltering, and empowering people experiencing homelessness as they navigate a path to housing. Educate Uganda describes its work as supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda through school fees, improved school facilities, teacher education, sustainable agriculture, sanitation, and hygiene.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $576,259. Grant amounts ranged from $3,259 to $98,500, with a median of $41,500.
The largest awards included $98,500 each to Jesuit Academy for education, Partnership for Kids for support programs, and Siena Francis House to assist people experiencing homelessness. Catholic Charities Omaha received $93,000 for public charity. Other grants included $41,500 each to Girls Inc of Omama, Northstar, Children’s Scholarship Fund, and CUES; $18,500 to Educate Uganda; and $3,259 to Foodbank for the Heartland. The stated purposes for the latter grants were support programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Paul Piotrowski as president, Bruce Goracke as secretary, and Christopher Ritterbush as treasurer.
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation is led by Paul Piotrowski, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Paul Piotrowski
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Goracke
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Ritterbush
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation
How much does Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation give each year?
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation gave $576K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $41,500, and its average grant was $57,626, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation give grants?
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (10 grants).
Does Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs" (7 grants).
Who are Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Jesuit Academy ($98,500), Partnership for Kids ($98,500) and Siena Francis House ($98,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for education, programs, homelessness services, and public charity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation?
The 2020 filing listed written requests, no application deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's EIN?
Keith Margareth and Sandra Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1897916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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