The William S Smith Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 45-6144422 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.9M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$166,667
Total assets$90M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Sons Bike Company | Broken Arrow, OK | New building | $2,625,000 |
| Gilcrease Museum | Tulsa, OK | New building pledge | $1,125,000 |
| United Way | Tulsa, OK | 2024 campaigns | $925,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operational project support; african wilds: carnivores program | $640,000 |
| YMCA | Tulsa, OK | Zarrow building campaign | $500,000 |
| Life Senior Services | Tulsa, OK | William s smith gardens fund | $458,333 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | Tulsa, OK | Inspired campaign | $400,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Tulsa, OK | Animal shelter | $252,000 |
| Food on the Move | Tulsa, OK | Campus phase one + campus phase 2 | $225,000 |
| Pathways Adult Learning Center | Tulsa, OK | New building project | $166,667 |
| Willow Springs Boys Ranch | Chandler, OK | Capital improvement projects | $150,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Osu academic medical expansion fund | $125,000 |
| Family & Children's Services | Tulsa, OK | Women in recovery | $75,000 |
| Revitalize T-Town | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $50,000 |
| Genesys Works Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | 2024 summer meals initiative | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Kendall Whittier Inc | Tulsa, OK | Food support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,877,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $9,683,333 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512269349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6144422
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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