Smoot Charitable Foundation
Smoot Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Kansas, and its 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to organizations situated in Saline County or operating for the strict benefit of Saline County.
Smoot Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Smoot Charitable Foundation gave $525K across 45 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Kansas. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $524,862
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 45
- -2.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,664
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $11,525,352
- +6.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 45, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Smoot Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact George Yarnevich with a letter detailing needs and appropriate tax-exempt status. It states that there are no deadlines and that eligible applicants must be situated in Saline County, Kansas, or operate for the strict benefit of Saline County.
- Contact
Application contact: George Yarnevich
Mailing address: PO Box 678, Salina, KS 67402-0678
Phone: (785) 577-3445
Email: lherbic@kenberk.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smoot Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA ($232K). Together the top 10 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 240 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing restricts awards to organizations situated in Saline County, Kansas, or organizations operating for the strict benefit of Saline County. All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Smoot Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 45 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 69% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $401K (2021) to $530K (2023). In 2026 it made 45 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $231,862 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| YMCA Endowment Foundation Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| Emergency Aidfood Bank Inc Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $28,500 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $17,000 |
| Salina Education Foundation Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $15,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Salina Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross NCK Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $10,000 |
| Ku School of Medicine - Salina Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $10,000 |
| Salina Shares Salina, KS | Support Organizations Mission | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,525,352 | $785,277 | $607,140 | $524,862 | 45 | $579,049 | $757,186 | $540,680 |
| 2025 | $10,858,593 | $478,846 | $603,132 | $518,714 | 46 | $573,328 | $449,042 | $513,890 |
| 2024 | $10,263,511 | $311,016 | $571,416 | $485,996 | 51 | $498,279 | $304,364 | $509,555 |
| 2023 | $10,600,874 | $178,098 | $620,032 | $529,933 | 51 | $550,924 | $324,760 | $511,727 |
| 2022 | $11,050,563 | $374,115 | $516,467 | $421,028 | 47 | $441,997 | $303,869 | $561,062 |
| 2021 | $11,119,161 | $380,785 | $495,827 | $401,203 | 52 | — | $308,776 | $517,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smoot Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $541K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations serving education, children and families, older adults and people with disabilities, food and shelter needs, and community services. For example, Kansas Wesleyan University describes its mission as promoting academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility. Salina Education Foundation says it provides resources to enhance opportunities for students and staff of Salina’s public schools. Sunflower Adult Day Services says it provides care for adults with a range of disabling and chronic conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $524,862. Grants ranged from $500 to $231,862, with a median of $3,000. The largest award was $231,862 to YMCA in Salina. Other large grants included $50,000 each to Kansas Wesleyan University and YMCA Endowment Foundation; $28,500 to Emergency Aid Food Bank; and $17,000 to Rolling Hills Zoo.
Other 2026 recipients included Salina Education Foundation ($15,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina ($12,000), American Red Cross NCK ($10,000), KU School of Medicine - Salina ($10,000), and Salina Shares ($6,000). Among additional recipients, Martin Luther King Jr Child received $5,000; Salina Rescue Mission and Ashby House each received $4,000; Child Advocacy & Parenting Services received $3,000; and Love Chloe Foundation received $2,000. Salina Rescue Mission describes its work as providing food, shelter, clothing, basic needs, and rehabilitation services; Ashby House says it empowers individuals and families to achieve stability and confidence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists George Yarnevich as president, Tom Williamson as vice president, Mark Zimmerman as treasurer, and Lynn Herbic as secretary.
Smoot Charitable Foundation is led by George W. Yarnevich, President on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George W. Yarnevich
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Mark A. Zimmerman
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Tom A. Williamson
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Lynn Herbic
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$12K (2025) → $12K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janice L. Doherty (2021–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $20K, to George Yarnevich (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Smoot Charitable Foundation
How much does Smoot Charitable Foundation give each year?
Smoot Charitable Foundation gave $525K across 45 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $519K across 46 grants.
What is Smoot Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Smoot Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $11,664, across 45 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Smoot Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Smoot Charitable Foundation give grants?
Smoot Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salina, KS (43 grants).
Does Smoot Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Smoot Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organizations Mission" (42 grants).
Who are Smoot Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Smoot Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA ($231,862), Kansas Wesleyan University ($50,000) and YMCA Endowment Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Smoot Charitable Foundation?
Smoot Charitable Foundation reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $579K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $541K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smoot Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations serving education, children and families, older adults and people with disabilities, food and shelter needs, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smoot Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact George Yarnevich with a letter detailing needs and appropriate tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smoot Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Smoot Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0851141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Smoot Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smoot-charitable-foundation-morg_2d497f99aa1341a9b9c57e21dfaec254
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