Smith-Pettit Foundation
Smith-Pettit Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3.0M.
Smith-Pettit Foundation at a glance
In short: Smith-Pettit Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $17,214,265
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Smith-Pettit Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mormon History Association 23-7408475 ($7K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Smith-Pettit Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $21K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mormon History Association 23-7408475 Park City, UT | General Support | $6,500 |
| University of Utah Department of History 87-6000525 Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $4,000 |
| Utah State Historical Society 87-6000545 Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $2,500 |
| Communal Studies Association 35-1631016 Amana, IA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Utah State Religious Studies Program 87-6000528 Logan, UT | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,214,265 | $3,192,326 | $878,921 | $15,000 | 5 | $1,184,128 | $2,956,301 |
| 2023 | $16,670,183 | $799,739 | $966,029 | $13,500 | 4 | $1,254,104 | $140,435 |
| 2022 | $15,897,023 | $633,436 | $2,313,809 | $17,000 | 4 | $1,691,762 | — |
| 2021 | $17,077,346 | $1,780,934 | $1,710,753 | $20,800 | 6 | $960,384 | $279,465 |
| 2020 | $17,006,971 | $1,319,503 | $980,129 | $21,100 | 8 | — | $258,420 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Smith-Pettit Foundation is led by Martha Bradley-Evans, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Bradley-Evans
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$51K (2024)
Sarah Smith
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camilla Smith
Vice President
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Smith-Donald
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Smith
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: George D. Smith Jr. (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Ben Smith (2023) — Director
- Former: Geoff Smith (2023) — Director
- Former: Martha Bradley Evans (2023) — Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Sara Smith Jones (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: David P. Wright (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary J. Bergera (2020–2022) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Ronald L. Priddis (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $51K, to Martha Bradley-Evans (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Smith-Pettit Foundation
How much does Smith-Pettit Foundation give each year?
Smith-Pettit Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 4 grants.
What is Smith-Pettit Foundation's typical grant size?
Smith-Pettit Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smith-Pettit Foundation give grants?
Smith-Pettit Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Smith-Pettit Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Smith-Pettit Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Smith-Pettit Foundation's largest grantees?
Smith-Pettit Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mormon History Association 23-7408475 ($6,500), University of Utah Department of History 87-6000525 ($4,000) and Utah State Historical Society 87-6000545 ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith-Pettit Foundation?
Smith-Pettit Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Smith-Pettit Foundation's EIN?
Smith-Pettit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0641442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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