Moses G and Julie M Smith
Moses G and Julie M Smith is a private foundation, based in Duluth, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $515K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $18K.
Moses G and Julie M Smith at a glance
In short: Moses G and Julie M Smith gave $28K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $4,583
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $515,202
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 Moses G and Julie M Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denfeld High School ($10K). Together the top 6 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Moses G and Julie M Smith gives
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denfeld High School Duluth, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Matinee Musicale Inc Duluth, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Life House Duluth, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Duluth Duluth, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Damiano of Duluth Inc Duluth, MN | General | $2,250 |
| Chum Duluth, MN | General | $2,250 |
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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 | $515,202 | $53,515 | $45,331 | $27,500 | 6 | $27,500 | $18,036 | $24,921 |
| 2023 | $509,290 | $519,113 | $9,823 | — | — | — | $13,424 | $24,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moses G and Julie M Smith reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Moses G and Julie M Smith's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candice N. Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kay Biga
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nathan Kruse
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Moses G and Julie M Smith
How much does Moses G and Julie M Smith give each year?
Moses G and Julie M Smith gave $28K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Moses G and Julie M Smith's typical grant size?
Moses G and Julie M Smith's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,583, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moses G and Julie M Smith give grants?
Moses G and Julie M Smith gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (6 grants).
Does Moses G and Julie M Smith give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Moses G and Julie M Smith's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moses G and Julie M Smith's largest grantees?
Moses G and Julie M Smith's largest 2024 grantees include Denfeld High School ($10,000), Matinee Musicale Inc ($5,000) and Life House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moses G and Julie M Smith?
Moses G and Julie M Smith reported $515K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Moses G and Julie M Smith's EIN?
Moses G and Julie M Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2685887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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