Smith - Fuqua Foundation
The Smith - Fuqua Foundation is a private foundation based in Kokomo, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $427,478 to charitable organizations.
Smith - Fuqua Foundation at a glance
In short: Smith - Fuqua Foundation gave $427K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $427,478
- -42.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,499
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,113,633
- +23.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Smith - Fuqua Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2713 Rockford Lane, Kokomo, IN 46902
Phone: (765) 455-1554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith - Fuqua Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana State University Found ($172K). Together the top 10 received $404K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 82 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Indiana 99%, Illinois 1%, and Connecticut 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Smith - Fuqua Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2022) to $737K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $427K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University Found Terre Haute, IN | Donation | $172,347 |
| Kokomo Rescue Mission Kokomo, IN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Autoimmune Hepatitus Assoc Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $44,610 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Kokomo Kokomo, IN | Donation | $30,000 |
| Madison Co Special Olympics Anderson, IN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Samaritan Caregivers Inc Kokomo, IN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Kokomo Humane Society Kokomo, IN | Donation | $20,000 |
| Turning Point Soc Inc Kokomo, IN | Donation | $15,000 |
| Hopewell Center Inc Anderson, IN | Assists in Overcoming Hardships | $12,000 |
| Kokomo YMCA Kokomo, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,113,633 | $1,611,097 | $441,834 | $427,478 | 15 | $427,478 | $151,019 | $406,904 |
| 2023 | $4,944,921 | $1,281,556 | $745,034 | $736,676 | 16 | $736,676 | $97,242 | $331,407 |
| 2022 | $4,410,667 | $347,461 | $343,199 | $339,875 | 15 | $339,875 | $84,688 | $313,665 |
| 2021 | $4,406,405 | $932,075 | $382,036 | $378,975 | 19 | $378,975 | $73,693 | $309,025 |
| 2020 | $3,857,158 | $1,107,665 | $366,640 | $363,950 | 17 | — | $53,531 | $219,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith - Fuqua Foundation reported a distributable amount of $407K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas reflected in their own mission statements: Kokomo Rescue Mission describes serving people who are homeless, hungry, or hurting in north central Indiana; Samaritan Caregivers describes providing free, nonmedical help to people 65 and over living at home in Howard County; and Kokomo Humane Society describes improving the lives of domestic animals and preventing cruelty through humane education. Hopewell Center says it helps people with disabilities or other needs pursue independent and meaningful lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $427,478. Grants ranged from $1,021 to $172,347, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $172,347 to Indiana State University Foundation, $50,000 to Kokomo Rescue Mission, $44,610 to Autoimmune Hepatitis Association, $30,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Kokomo, and $25,000 each to Madison County Special Olympics and Samaritan Caregivers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig Smith as president and Susan Smith, Phillip Smith, and Alec Smith as directors.
Smith - Fuqua Foundation is led by Craig Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Smith
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alec Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Smith - Fuqua Foundation
How much does Smith - Fuqua Foundation give each year?
Smith - Fuqua Foundation gave $427K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $737K across 16 grants.
What is Smith - Fuqua Foundation's typical grant size?
Smith - Fuqua Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,499, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smith - Fuqua Foundation give grants?
Smith - Fuqua Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kokomo, IN (7 grants) and Anderson, IN (4 grants).
Does Smith - Fuqua Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Smith - Fuqua Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
Who are Smith - Fuqua Foundation's largest grantees?
Smith - Fuqua Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana State University Found ($172,347), Kokomo Rescue Mission ($50,000) and Autoimmune Hepatitus Assoc ($44,610), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith - Fuqua Foundation?
Smith - Fuqua Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $427K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $407K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smith - Fuqua Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith - Fuqua Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smith - Fuqua Foundation's EIN?
Smith - Fuqua Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3377341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Smith - Fuqua Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Smith - Fuqua Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smith-fuqua-foundation-morg_ab616458a3b94fb6984172b7bf08d0e4
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