The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chesterfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K.
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation gave $29K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,629
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,315
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,315
- Total assets
- $16,236
- -43.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jesse N Smith Residence ($29K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $78K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse N Smith Residence Snowflake, AZ | Payments for renovation,maintenance, and restoration of the historical property | $20,547 |
| Jesse N Smith Residence Parawon, UT | Payments for renovation,maintenance, and restoration of the historical property | $8,082 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,236 | $21,065 | $34,593 | $28,629 | 2 | $28,629 | — | $693 |
| 2024 | $28,553 | $36,993 | $43,341 | $22,153 | 2 | $22,153 | $14 | $1,779 |
| 2023 | $34,391 | $33,218 | $31,919 | $26,618 | 2 | $26,618 | — | $1,076 |
| 2022 | $33,092 | $46 | $79,784 | $77,735 | 2 | $77,735 | — | $1,932 |
| 2021 | $112,830 | $154,434 | $78,266 | $77,229 | 2 | — | $41,321 | $1,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $693 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation is led by Shirley Ricks, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shirley Ricks
President
2nd Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Gibson
1st Vice President
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Adams
Board Member
President & Board Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathryn Smith
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Krista Palmer Azad
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Menlo F. Smith
Treasurer & Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nathan Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert M. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Star Hall
2nd Vice President
Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cathy Gilmore
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eric Knapp
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cherilyn Permann
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cherlynn Permann (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: James Ericksen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shaun Heaton (2021–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Craig Mortensen (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Milo Smith (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation
How much does The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation give each year?
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation gave $29K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
How large is The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation?
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $693 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation?
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chesterfield, MO. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation operate?
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Utah.
What is The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation's EIN?
The Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5694378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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