Dean E & Cleta J Smith Charitable Fund First Option Bank Trustee
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 73-6356407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$202K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$201,635
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $201,635 and $201,635.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS FIRST OPTION |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN KERI PETERSON TRUST OFFICER, 702 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132949222 |
| KPETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE AT: WWW.FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM/ ABOUT-US/TRUSTEED-FOUNDATIONS/APPLICATION-GUIDELINES/ |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 1 EACH YEAR TO BE CONSIDERED. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE 501(C)(3) ENTITY TO APPLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County Community Foundation | Paola, KS | Matching grant funds $100,000; close foundation to 501(C)3 organization. | $201,635 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,635 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202440749349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6356407
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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