The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $105K.
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust gave $105K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,500
- +139.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,611
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $7,045
- +244.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tobin Center ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 14829% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $685 (2020) to $105K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Episcopal School San Antonio, TX | 2024 PLEDGE | $20,000 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Tobin Center San Antonio, TX | Gala - Vip Underwriting | $15,000 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarship for Averly Huerta | $12,000 |
| Texas Bio Medical Research Institut San Antonio, TX | Gala Table | $12,000 |
| The Tobin Center San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | Scholarship for Lillian Peyton | $8,000 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | Scholarship for Flanagan | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue and Rehab of Comfort Comfort, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,045 | $109,500 | $104,500 | $104,500 | 9 | $104,500 | — |
| 2023 | $2,045 | $35,000 | $43,555 | $43,555 | 2 | $43,555 | $543 |
| 2022 | $10,600 | — | $700 | $700 | 1 | $700 | $542 |
| 2021 | $11,300 | — | $700 | $700 | 1 | $700 | $588 |
| 2020 | $12,000 | — | $685 | $685 | 1 | — | $591 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust is led by Paul Cox, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Cox
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jan M. Smith (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust
How much does The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust give each year?
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust gave $105K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 2 grants.
What is The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $11,611, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust give grants?
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (7 grants).
Does The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Tobin Center ($25,000 across 2 grants), Trinity University ($25,000 across 2 grants) and St Luke's Episcopal School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust?
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What is The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Jan M Smith Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6380892. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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