Marian E Smith Foundation
Marian E Smith Foundation is a private foundation, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Marian E Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Marian E Smith Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +676.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +1453.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,153
- +867.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marian E Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Idaho Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Marian E Smith Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $49K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Support Army, Navy, and Air Force Rotc Programs | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,153 | $30,590 | $20,590 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $98 |
| 2023 | $1,153 | $647 | $3,117 | $2,575 | 2 | $2,575 | $77 |
| 2022 | $3,623 | $15,010 | $15,516 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $182 |
| 2021 | $4,129 | $12,435 | $10,471 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $245 |
| 2020 | $2,165 | $50,010 | $49,071 | $49,000 | 2 | — | $214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marian E Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marian E Smith Foundation is led by Daniel Smith, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Smith
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Marian E Smith Foundation
How much does Marian E Smith Foundation give each year?
Marian E Smith Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is Marian E Smith Foundation?
Marian E Smith Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Marian E Smith Foundation operate?
Marian E Smith Foundation has awarded grants in Idaho, Washington.
What is Marian E Smith Foundation's EIN?
Marian E Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3252133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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