Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation
Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milton-Freewater, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2025, it made $18K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $132.
Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,305
- +865150.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $35,592
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $18,289
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $18,289
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tug McGraw Foundation Yountville, CA | Support of Veterans | $10,000 |
| Milo Adventist Academy Days Creek, OR | Church related educational activities | $10,000 |
| Cat Utopia Pendleton, OR | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $10,000 |
| Green Community Church Roseburg, OR | Church | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Maturnity Home Roseburg, OR | Assistance for pregnant women | $2,500 |
| Hope Clinic for Women Roseburg, OR | Assistance for pregnant women | $2,500 |
| Adra Silver Springs, MD | Disaster relief | $294 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,305 | $35,592 | $18,289 | — | — | $18,289 | $132 |
| 2024 | $2 | $16,179 | $17,874 | — | — | $17,874 | — |
| 2023 | $1,697 | $49,653 | $47,956 | $40,294 | 7 | $47,956 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation is led by Lyla Lampson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lyla Lampson
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Whitcomb
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Lampson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation
How large is Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation?
Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
Where does Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation operate?
Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Oregon.
What is Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1795980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Ruth Smith Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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