Stella B Smith Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLittle Rock, Arkansas · EIN 23-7365134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$620K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$16.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Symphony Orchestra | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $161,500 |
| Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Washington, DC | General fund | $65,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum | Bentonville, AR | General fund | $56,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $50,000 |
| Arkansas Repertory Theatre | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $50,000 |
| Huntington National Artspace | Columbus, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mt Vernon, VA | General fund | $35,385 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $32,141 |
| William J Clinton Foundation | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $30,000 |
| Ballet Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $25,000 |
| Arkansas Governor's Mansion | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $25,000 |
| Access Schools | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Black Hall of Fame | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Cinema Society | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $10,000 |
| Heritage Poultry Conservancy | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $10,000 |
| From Energy Transfer Lp K-1 | Dallas, TX | General fund | $29 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $620,055 | 16 |
| 2024 | $564,734 | 17 |
| 2023 | $595,185 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621629349100917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7365134
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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