Smethport Band Boosters
Smethport Band Boosters is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Smethport, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K.
Smethport Band Boosters at a glance
In short: Smethport Band Boosters gave $38K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $38K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $38,191
- +135.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $38,191
- +135.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $38,191
- Total assets
- $13,341
- -26.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Smethport Band Boosters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Smethport Band ($38K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Smethport Band Boosters gives
- Giving grew 226% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $38K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smethport Band Smethport, PA | Funds for Operation | $38,191 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,341 | $33,821 | $38,631 | $38,191 | 1 | $38,631 | $706 |
| 2025 | $18,151 | $15,843 | $16,297 | $16,224 | 1 | $16,297 | $893 |
| 2024 | $18,605 | $7,166 | $10,774 | $10,477 | 1 | $10,774 | $920 |
| 2023 | $22,213 | $7,623 | $13,147 | $11,718 | 1 | $13,147 | $1,267 |
| 2022 | $27,737 | $9,131 | $9,165 | — | — | $461 | $1,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smethport Band Boosters reported a distributable amount of $706 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Smethport Band Boosters is led by Jessica Seipp, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jessica Seipp
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolee Learn
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Cole
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Claycomb
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brooke Wolosewicz (2022) — President
- Former: Tammy Forquer (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Smethport Band Boosters
How much does Smethport Band Boosters give each year?
Smethport Band Boosters gave $38K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is Smethport Band Boosters?
Smethport Band Boosters reported $13K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $706 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Smethport Band Boosters?
Smethport Band Boosters is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Smethport, PA. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Smethport Band Boosters operate?
Smethport Band Boosters has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Smethport Band Boosters's EIN?
Smethport Band Boosters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0358929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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