The Smith Tieken Foundation Inc
The Smith Tieken Foundation is a private foundation based in Mesa, Arizona. Also known as the Noel C and Ida B Smith Charitable Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on general fund grants supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.2M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+48.6% YoY
Grant Count
20
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
+4.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's guiding philosophy is reflected in its motto: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."
The foundation considers its donation recipients to be partners in easing the suffering of humans and animals. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Animal welfare
- Food security and hunger relief
- Health and medical services
- Grief support and counseling
- Arts and cultural programs
Grantmaking
The foundation made four grants in 2023 and continues active grantmaking in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Arizona
- Illinois
- Missouri
The foundation maintains operational presence in Phoenix, Chicago, and Quincy, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $31,051,879
- Total Revenues: $985,520
- Total Expenses: $1,379,088
- Investment Income and Dividends: $816,369
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $33,159,015
- Total Giving: $1,909,200
The foundation has zero employees and operates as a grantmaking entity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,159,015 | $31,051,879 | $1,765,168 |
| Revenue | $1,920,865 | $985,520 | $69,865 |
| Expenses | $2,034,428 | $1,379,088 | $82,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,950,774 | $1,325,601 | $80,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,903,753 | $970,255 | $69,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,809,244 | $1,537,133 | $88,716 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L PACKARD | SEC/TREAS | — | $40,800 |
| JOHN BORTA | President | — | $40,800 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively awarding grants in 2024, with recent recipients including organizations focused on animal welfare, food security, grief support services, educational access, equine therapy, and arts programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The foundation's grantmaking demonstrates a commitment to supporting organizations that address both human and animal welfare needs across its geographic focus areas.
$250K Grant Supports Artists with Developmental DisabilitiesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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