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William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa

Preselected recipients only Ida Grove, Iowa · EIN 426188438

William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa is a private foundation in Ida Grove, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,277 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $24,277 and the largest $24,277. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $23,372 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,1201$724,386
2024$23,3721$742,949
2025$24,2771$773,154

How to apply

William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa1$24,277

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
OABCIG School District
Ida Grove, IA
School Improvements$24,277

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa give?

$24,277 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $24,277.

Who runs William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa?

Its 2025 filing lists United Bank of Iowa (trustee).

What does William W Smith Foundation of Ida County Iowa fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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