Jean M R Smith Foundation
Historical FunderBad Axe, Michigan · EIN 38-3323030 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $70,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROSEMARY ESCH |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 42, BAD AXE MI 48413 |
| Phone | 9898608169 |
| Form and materials | INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, ACADEMIC RECORD, S.A.T. SCORES, EFC, AND TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 OF APPLICANT'S SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A HURON COUNTY RESIDENT. |
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 Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker School | Pigeon, MI | Grant for program improvements | $70,000 |
| Huron Intermediate School District | Bad Axe, MI | Grant for program improvements | $25,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Detroit, MI | Grant for general operations | $3,000 |
The return also lists 86 grants to individuals ($519,321). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617,321 | 89 |
| 2024 | $436,411 | 77 |
| 2023 | $367,956 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349101013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3323030
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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