Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation
The Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations in Missouri and Kansas, including organizations working in children’s services, healthcare, education, and other areas.
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation gave $508K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $507,500
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,833
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,366,839
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11000 King Suite 200 Bldg C, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 469-4100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Breakthrough Inc ($160K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 82 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Missouri received 60% of grant dollars and recipients in Kansas received 40%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 312% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $498K (2022) to $539K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $508K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Breakthrough Inc Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $160,000 |
| Ku Endowment - Ku Cancer Center Kansas City, KS | Charitable Contribution | $75,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Department of Philanthropy Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Lakemary Center Endowment Paola, KS | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| KC Pet Project Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| KVC Health Systems Inc Olathe, KS | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City - First Tee Prairie Village, KS | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Sasone DAF Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,366,839 | $380,479 | $581,159 | $507,500 | 15 | $526,976 | $328,044 | $168,790 |
| 2023 | $2,571,052 | $257,118 | $618,398 | $538,500 | 16 | $560,291 | $202,011 | $174,342 |
| 2022 | $2,910,131 | $254,559 | $599,707 | $497,500 | 16 | $521,078 | $182,930 | $193,065 |
| 2021 | $3,283,430 | $534,647 | $616,017 | $517,500 | 18 | $536,824 | $459,454 | $227,973 |
| 2020 | $3,392,156 | $301,074 | $629,303 | $528,500 | 17 | — | $229,101 | $213,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address children and families, healthcare, education, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Operation Breakthrough describes its mission as providing a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty and empowering their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education. KVC Health Systems says it provides medical and behavioral healthcare, social services, and education to enrich and enhance the lives of children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $507,500 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $160,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $160,000 to Operation Breakthrough, $75,000 to KU Endowment – KU Cancer Center, $50,000 to Children’s Mercy Hospital Department of Philanthropy, and $35,000 to Lakemary Center Endowment. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to KC Pet Project, KVC Health Systems, St Luke’s Foundation, and The Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City – First Tee; $20,000 each to Friends of Sasone DAF Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, Gordon Parks Elementary School, and National Kidney Foundation Serving KS & West MO; and $10,000 to Child Advocacy Services Center Inc – The Childrens Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas K Jones is listed as a trustee.
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation is led by Thomas K. Jones, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas K. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation
How much does Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation give each year?
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation gave $508K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $539K across 16 grants.
What is Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,833, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation give grants?
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (8 grants) and Overland Park, KS (3 grants).
Who are Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Operation Breakthrough Inc ($160,000), Ku Endowment - Ku Cancer Center ($75,000) and Children's Mercy Hospital Department of Philanthropy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation?
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $527K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address children and families, healthcare, education, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation's EIN?
Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6142517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenneth-l-and-eva-s-smith-foundation-morg_b84a01ec93d24a2287bd07c3fd0c9eea
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