Private foundation · EIN 48-6142517 · Overland Park, Kansas

Kenneth L and Eva S Smith Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $508K total, median $25K. 47% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$508K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in KS
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Operation Breakthrough IncKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$160K
Ku Endowment - Ku Cancer CenterKansas City, KSCharitable contribution$75K
Children's Mercy Hospital Department of PhilanthropyKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$50K
Lakemary Center EndowmentPaola, KSCharitable contribution$35K
Kc Pet ProjectKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$25K
Kvc Health Systems IncOlathe, KSCharitable contribution$25K
St Luke's FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$25K
The Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City - FIRST TeePrairie Village, KSCharitable contribution$25K
Friends of Sasone Daf Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas CityOverland Park, KSCharitable contribution$20K
Gordon Parks Elementary SchoolKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$20K
National Kidney Foundation Serving Ks & West MoOverland Park, KSCharitable contribution$20K
Child Advocacy Services Center Inc - the Childrens PlaceKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$10K
Cornerstones of Care Development DeptKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$10K
Erin Andra Wilson FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$5,000
Heartland Therapeutic Riding IncOverland Park, KSCharitable contribution$2,500

By state: Missouri 8 · Kansas 7

About this foundation

Kenneth L and Eva S Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Overland Park, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kenneth L and Eva S Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kenneth L and Eva S Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $508K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Kenneth L and Eva S Smith Foundation give?

Missouri (8 grants), Kansas (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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