L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc
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L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc gave $374K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $373,928
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,741
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,700
- Total assets
- $7,006,508
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Messiah Univeristy ($166K). Together the top 8 received $374K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 38 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2020) to $374K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Messiah Univeristy Grantham, PA | General Support | $165,500 |
| Salvation Army Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $126,488 |
| Midwest Foodbank Normal, IL | General Support | $29,460 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $25,680 |
| Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | General Support | $9,720 |
| New Hope Ministries Dillsburg, PA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art Millersburg, PA | General Support | $5,080 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,006,508 | $458,441 | $434,900 | $373,928 | 8 | $134,859 |
| 2023 | $6,887,769 | $335,619 | $390,951 | $315,604 | 8 | $66,982 |
| 2022 | $6,650,117 | $340,597 | $338,777 | $288,692 | 8 | $101,234 |
| 2021 | $7,223,802 | $445,055 | $361,363 | $293,072 | 6 | $186,155 |
| 2020 | $6,913,024 | $336,217 | $372,899 | $258,007 | 8 | $62,250 |
About L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Camp Hill, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $374K. Net investment income was $135K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc is led by Richard E. Jordan III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard E. Jordan III
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cricket Gates
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dallas Zulli
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Hutton
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Stormin
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Homer S. Hetrick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W. Galloway III
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lbs Hetrick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Jordan II
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer G. Nauman Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Hanlon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kira Small (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc
How much does L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc give each year?
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc gave $374K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $316K across 8 grants.
What is L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,700, and its average grant was $46,741, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc give grants?
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%).
Does L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Messiah Univeristy ($165,500), Salvation Army ($126,488) and Midwest Foodbank ($29,460), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc?
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $458K.
What is L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's EIN?
L B Smith Estate Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7245421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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