Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $223,853 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,103. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$223,853
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,103
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $487,918 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $487,918 | 20 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $223,853 | 17 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17 | $223,853 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Recipients | Public welfare | $50,103 |
| The Fort Museum and Frontier Village | Public welfare | $30,000 |
| Fort Dodge Community Foundation | Public welfare | $22,000 |
| Blanden Charitable Foundation | Public welfare | $18,500 |
| Fort Dodge Band Boosters | Public welfare | $15,000 |
| Fort Dodge Area Symphony | Public welfare | $14,000 |
| Comedia Musica Players | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Hawkeye Community Theatre | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Public welfare | $8,000 |
| Stage Door Productions | Public welfare | $8,000 |
| Fort Dodge Community School District | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Fort Dodge Public Library | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Webster County Conservation | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Webster County Extension & Outreach | Public welfare | $6,000 |
| Shellabration Inc | Public welfare | $3,250 |
| Friends of Oakland Cemetary | Public welfare | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Griffel
- Brandon Hansel
- Audra Fisher
- Dr Mike Bottorff
- Jim Kersten
- Jo Seltz
- T H Hoefing
- Norm Lundquist
- Rita Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust give?
$223,853 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Bill Griffel (President), Brandon Hansel (Treasurer), Audra Fisher (Member) and Dr Mike Bottorff (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.