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Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BLUEFIELD, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is First Community Bank. It holds total assets of $711K. Annual income is reported at $218K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia and Virginia. According to available records, Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust has made 52 grants totaling $151K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $47K and $53K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $53K distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV, VA, OH.
Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $151K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
General geographic area of southern west virginia and southwestern virginia.
Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust is headquartered in BLUEFIELD, WV. While based in WV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Community Bank | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Roger L Phipps | SELECTION COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey L Farmer | SELECTION COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sam Hill | SELECTION COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$61K
Total Assets
$700K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$700K
Grants Paid
$51K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$40K
Distribution Amount
$51K
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$151K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyHOMELESS SERVICES | Bluefield, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| Bluefield Union MissionMEETING SOCIAL, PHYSICAL | Bluefield, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| A Child Shall Lead Them Food PantryFOOD PANTRY | Tazewell, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Helpful Harvest Food BankCOMMUNITY | Morgantown, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| Tender Mercies MinistriesFOOD PANTRY | Princeton, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| Marys CradleDONATION | Bluefield, WV | $4K | 2023 |
| Bluefield Beautification CommissionNEW LANDSCAPE AT THE ART | Bluefield, WV | $4K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Teen ChallengeRESIDENTIAL TRAINING | Athens, WV | $3K | 2023 |
| The Mercer County FairDONATION | Celina, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization CorpCULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER | Bluefield, WV | $3K | 2023 |
| Wade CenterCHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AND | Bluefield, WV | $2K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Society Of WvCHILD WELFARE | Charleston, WV | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Southeast WvEMERGENCY SERVICES IN | Charleston, WV | $2K | 2023 |
| Mercer County OpportunityASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH | Princeton, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| The City Of BluefieldDONATION | Bluefield, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| Buckskin Council IncSUPPORT BSA IN WV, VA & KY | East Charleston, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| Citizens For The Arts IncPROGRAM SPONSORSHIP | Richlands, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Tazewell Young LifeYOUTH MINISTRY | Tazewell, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Historic Crab Orchard MuseumCULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER | Tazewell, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Greater Bluefield Chamber OfMERCER/TAZEWELL READING BEE | Bluefield, WV | $500 | 2023 |
| Town Of AthensATHENS PARK | Athens, WV | $2K | 2022 |
| Make A WishDONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2020 |