SME East Fund Inc
SME East Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Prairie Village, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $161K in total assets.
SME East Fund Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $161,345
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $86,347
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $91,224
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who SME East Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission School District Shawnee Mission, KS | The purpose of this grant is to enhance the educational experience at Shawnee Mission High School. | $38,180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,345 | $86,347 | $91,224 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $160,132 | $64,365 | $85,300 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $180,058 | $65,182 | $91,439 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $203,281 | $55,723 | $121,843 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $294,886 | $335,919 | $48,268 | $38,180 | 1 | $3,294 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SME East Fund Inc is led by Leslie Eakes, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Eakes
President
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Wehner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Taylor
President Elect
Board Member → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Wilkerson
Past President
President Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Peres
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Flower
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Ballard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brook Howard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Stiglic
Tresurer
Assistant Treasurer → Tresurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Boulware
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Lund
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Boyd
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Kapke
Board Memeber
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leanne Beezley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Ochs
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Dillion
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Amy Prendiville (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Stephens (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Klumpp (2023–2024) — Tresurer
- Former: Julie Baker (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ashly Hanson (2021–2023) — Tresurer
- Former: Jenn Miller (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Martucci (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shannan McKee (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Laurie Morrissey (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Schmidt (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Billingsley (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Emley (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jenny Spencer (2021–2022) — Tresurer
- Former: Sally Hardinger (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Casey Brock (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsay Sowden (2021) — President
- Former: Michelle Tilton (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 SME East Fund Inc
How large is SME East Fund Inc?
SME East Fund Inc reported $161K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $86K.
Where does SME East Fund Inc operate?
SME East Fund Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is SME East Fund Inc's EIN?
SME East Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5017123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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