The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ellettsville, Indiana. Established in 2007, it makes grants to nonprofit organizations in central and southern Indiana, supporting community foundations and causes related to religion, education, health, relief of poverty or distress, and public organizations.
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Indiana. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,089,752
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,794
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,035
- Total assets
- $19,454,933
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (27 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website directs applicants to an online grant management system and asks both first-time and returning applicants to review its FAQ before applying. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in one of the eligible counties. The FAQ requires an IRS determination letter whose name and address match the application, and a completed, signed, dated W-9 whose name and address also match. Individuals and sponsorship requests are not accepted. The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists a letter as the application material.
- Review Cycle
- The online application for the 2026 cycle is scheduled to be available August 3 through September 4, 2026; applications will not be accepted after September 4.
- Deadline
- The online application for the 2026 cycle is scheduled to be available August 3 through September 4, 2026;…
- Contact
Application contact: Darby A Mccarty
Mailing address: 1600 Temperance St PO Box 728, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Phone: (812) 876-1642
Website: https://smithvillefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
Who The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 316 grants of 325 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated eligible counties in Indiana are Boone, Brown, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, Posey, Sullivan, and Tipton. Its 2025 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 69 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $842K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc Bloomington, IN | General | $100,000 |
| Ellettsville Volunteer Fire Department Bloomington, IN | General | $50,000 |
| Pantry 279 Inc Ellettsville, IN | General | $41,200 |
| Ellettsville Police Department Ellettsville, IN | General | $39,490 |
| IU Auditorium Bloomington, IN | General | $35,000 |
| People & Animal Learning Services (PALS) Bloomington, IN | General | $31,309 |
| Stone Belt Arc Inc Bloomington, IN | General | $30,651 |
| Community Foundation Partnership Inc Bedford, IN | General | $30,000 |
| Hoosier Hills Food Bank Bloomington, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Monroe County 4-H Swine Club Springville, IN | General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,454,933 | $1,144,227 | $1,252,315 | $1,089,752 | 69 | $1,132,668 | $1,041,942 | $1,195,452 |
| 2024 | $19,563,021 | $936,760 | $1,163,235 | $1,022,766 | 69 | $1,064,737 | $839,210 | $1,131,899 |
| 2023 | $19,789,496 | $939,491 | $1,216,510 | $1,090,034 | 79 | $1,125,876 | $857,840 | $1,059,200 |
| 2022 | $20,066,515 | $849,995 | $1,143,902 | $993,214 | 56 | $1,026,846 | $751,243 | $1,123,072 |
| 2021 | $20,351,212 | $1,561,176 | $983,142 | $841,554 | 52 | — | $1,466,232 | $1,194,330 |
| 2020 | $19,773,178 | $421,285 | $1,401,729 | $1,228,000 | 53 | — | $313,433 | $1,071,017 |
| 2019 | $20,753,622 | $637,613 | $1,294,144 | $1,146,403 | 78 | — | $602,387 | $1,104,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation supports community foundations and a variety of causes related to religion, education, health, relief of poverty or distress, and public organizations. Its website also identifies arts and culture among the causes it supports.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations funded. Pantry 279 describes its work as distributing food and essential items to people who cannot afford them, while creating opportunities for local youth to serve their community. Stone Belt Arc says it supports people with disabilities and their families to participate fully in community life. Hoosier Hills Food Bank describes collecting and distributing food to nonprofits that provide free food programs. These are descriptions of the grantees’ own missions, not stated missions of the Foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation made 69 grants totaling $1,089,752. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,035. Its largest listed awards included $100,000 to Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc, $50,000 to Ellettsville Volunteer Fire Department, and $41,200 to Pantry 279 Inc. Other notable grants included $39,490 to Ellettsville Police Department, $35,000 to IU Auditorium, and $31,309 to People & Animal Learning Services (PALS).
The Foundation’s filings report 69 grants totaling $1,022,766 in 2024 and 79 grants totaling $1,090,034 in 2023. Its website describes awards as being made through a competitive application and review process. A grant-program listing gives an award range of $5,000–$20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Darby A McCarty, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darby A McCarty
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cullen H McCarty
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard O Kissel II
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 69 grants.
What is The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,035, and its average grant was $15,794, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (25 grants), Ellettsville, IN (7 grants), Bedford, IN (7 grants) and Paoli, IN (6 grants).
Does The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc ($100,000), Ellettsville Volunteer Fire Department ($50,000) and Pantry 279 Inc ($41,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation supports community foundations and a variety of causes related to religion, education, health, relief of poverty or distress, and public organizations. Its website also identifies arts and culture among the causes it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Foundation’s website directs applicants to an online grant management system and asks both first-time and returning applicants to review its FAQ before applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2100122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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