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Stella B Smith Charitable Trust is a private trust based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1974. The principal officer is First Commercial Trust Co. It holds total assets of $16.3M. Annual income is reported at $11.1M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arkansas and District of Columbia. According to available records, Stella B Smith Charitable Trust has made 67 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $13K. The foundation has distributed between $563K and $972K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $972K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $163K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$765
Median Grant
$19K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$138K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Stella B Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR, DC, VA.
Stella B Smith Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2.1M across 67 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $163K.
Stella B Smith Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Only those imposed in trust document - exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or any of the above as deemed proper.
Stella B Smith Charitable Trust is headquartered in LITTLE ROCK, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Mayton | TRUSTEE | $75K | $0 | $75K |
| Catherine H Mayton | TRUSTEE | $69K | $0 | $69K |
Total Giving
$878K
Total Assets
$14.8M
Fair Market Value
$14.8M
Net Worth
$14.8M
Grants Paid
$595K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$458K
Distribution Amount
$701K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Museum Of Fine ArtsGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $163K | 2023 |
| Kennedy Center For Performing ArtsGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $103K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Symphony OrchestraGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $103K | 2023 |
| Huntington National ArtspaceGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $50K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Arts CenterGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $35K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Children'S FoundationGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $34K | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationGENERAL FUND | Mt Vernon, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ballet ArkansasGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $23K | 2023 |
| National Association Of Olmsted ParksGENERAL FUND | Alexandria, VA | $13K | 2023 |
| New York Philharmonic OrchestraGENERAL FUND | Syosset, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Cinema SocietyGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $10K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Black Hall Of FameGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $10K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Collegiate SchoolGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Access SchoolsGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Trinity Episcopal ChoirGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| League Of American OrchestrasGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwest Symphony OrchestraGENERAL FUND | Arlington Heights, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| From Energy Transfer Lp K-1GENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum Of American ArtGENERAL FUND | Bentonville, AR | $20K | 2022 |
| Oxford American LiteracyGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $15K | 2022 |
| Arkansas Repertory TheatreGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| Moss Mountain Farm FoundationGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $4K | 2022 |
| From Energy Transfer Lp K1GENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | N/A | 2022 |