Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyFort Dodge, Iowa · EIN 42-6586947 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$224K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Recipients | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $50,103 |
| The Fort Museum and Frontier Village | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $30,000 |
| Fort Dodge Community Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $22,000 |
| Blanden Charitable Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $18,500 |
| Fort Dodge Band Boosters | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $15,000 |
| Fort Dodge Area Symphony | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $14,000 |
| Comedia Musica Players | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Hawkeye Community Theatre | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $8,000 |
| Stage Door Productions | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $8,000 |
| Fort Dodge Community School District | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Fort Dodge Public Library | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Webster County Conservation | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Webster County Extension & Outreach | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Shellabration Inc | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $3,250 |
| Friends of Oakland Cemetary | Fort Dodge, IA | Public welfare | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,853 | 17 |
| 2023 | $487,918 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6586947
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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