Ralph L Smith Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 44-6008508 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$12.3M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$4,234,443
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,117,221 and $5,940,625.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LORI FEEK - UMB N A |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 415044 M/S 1020307, KANSAS CITY MO 641416692 |
| Phone | 8168607711 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF NO MORE THAN 3 PAGES WITH APPROPRIATE ATTACHMENTS- ATTACHMENTS TO BE DETERMINED UPON INITIAL TELEPHONE CALL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, AND ELEEMOSYNARY PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC |
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
66% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable to the Ralph Smith | Malvern, PA | Charitable purposes | $5,940,625 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $4,234,443 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Omaha, NE | Charitable purposes | $2,117,221 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,292,289 | 3 |
| 2023 | $40,450 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511289349102961
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6008508
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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