Arthur W Smith & Audrey Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyClear Lake, Iowa · EIN 42-1411511 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,977
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $5,680.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Island Trail | Emmetsburg, IA | Recreational trail project | $11,500 |
| Lakeside Luteran Church | Emmetsburh, IA | General support | $7,920 |
| Emmetsburg Educational Foundation | Emmetsburg, IA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Isu Ext & Outreach of Palo Alto Cty | Emmetsburg, IA | General support | $5,680 |
| City of Emmestburg | Emmetsburg, IA | Community visioning committee | $3,000 |
| The Palo Alto Arts Council | Emmetsburg, IA | Funding for local community programs | $2,467 |
| Vocal Boosters of Emmetsburg | Emmetsburg, IA | General support | $1,977 |
| Horizons Unlimited | Emmetsburg, IA | General support | $1,549 |
| Emmetsburg Public Library | Emmetsburg, IA | General support | $1,150 |
| Emmetsburg Main Street Comm Theatre | Emmetsburg, IA | General support | $1,100 |
| Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce | Spencer, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Emmetsburg VFW Post 2295 | Emmetsurg, IA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,343 | 12 |
| 2024 | $40,144 | 10 |
| 2023 | $44,127 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349102004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1411511
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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