Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 35-6219223

Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta is a private foundation, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $441K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $18K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$441K

-2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$25K

+8.7% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-13.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $116K (100%)

States

Indiana

Cities

Fort WayneFt Wayne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$441,355	$451,895	$461,472
Revenue	$24,274	$22,602	$9,688
Expenses	$34,999	$32,103	$35,147
Qualifying Distributions	$28,606	$26,402	$28,517
Net Investment Income	$18,214	$16,387	$8,836
Distributable Amount	$25,763	$24,035	$25,731

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta

Foundation

Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation Grant

SMYSER BENJAMIN H FDN TA

Amount

US $10,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fort Wayne Childrens Choir Inc ($5,000), Vincent Village Inc ($5,000), Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayn ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FORT WAYNE CHILDRENS CHOIR INC FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
VINCENT VILLAGE INC FT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
MUSTARD SEED FURNITURE BANK OF FORT WAYN FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
QUESTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
HEALTHIER MOMS AND BABIES INC FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$7,910

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta?

As of 2024, Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta holds $441K in total assets with $24K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $25K in 2024.

Where does Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta operate?

Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta has awarded grants in Indiana.

What size grants does Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta award?

In 2024, Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta awarded 5 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.