RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn is a private foundation, based in Kelso, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $4K.
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn gave $30K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $30,000
- -58.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -16.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $526,462
- -20.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community House on Broadway ($19K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
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 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn gives
- In 2022 it paid out 105% 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
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $72K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community House on Broadway Longview, WA | Support | $18,723 |
| Three Rivers Christian School Longview, WA | Support | $11,277 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $526,462 | $13,063 | $41,973 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $4,210 | $28,642 |
| 2021 | $663,679 | $75,607 | $102,849 | $72,000 | 4 | $72,000 | $65,429 | $33,308 |
| 2020 | $710,217 | $39,925 | $9,832 | — | — | — | $22,044 | $31,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn is led by Michelle Carmel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michelle Carmel
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Thornsbury
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Cain
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sterling Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn
How much does RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn give each year?
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn gave $30K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $72K across 4 grants.
How large is RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn?
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn reported $526K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn operate?
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn has awarded grants in Washington.
What is RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn's EIN?
RAA & Helen Smith Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1732068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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