Kenneth L & Eva S Smith Foundation Thomas K Jones Trustee
Invitation OnlyOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 48-6142517 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$508K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $160,000 |
| Ku Endowment - Ku Cancer Center | Kansas City, KS | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Department of Philanthropy | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Lakemary Center Endowment | Paola, KS | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Kc Pet Project | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Kvc Health Systems Inc | Olathe, KS | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City - First Tee | Prairie Village, KS | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Sasone Daf Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Serving Ks & West Mo | Overland Park, KS | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Child Advocacy Services Center Inc - the Childrens Place | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care Development Dept | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Erin Andra Wilson Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc | Overland Park, KS | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $507,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $538,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349101227
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6142517
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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