Smoot Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Smoot Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Salina, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $524,862 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $231,862. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$524,862
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$231,862
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $518,714 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $485,996 | 51 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $518,714 | 46 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $524,862 | 45 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George Yarnevich PO Box 678, Salina, KS 67402-0678 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 577-3445, lherbic@kenberk.com |
| What to submit | Letter detailing needs and appropriate tax exempt status. |
| Restrictions | Must be an organization situated in saline county, Kansas or an organization operating for the strict benefit of saline county, Kansas. |
What Smoot Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 45 | $524,862 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA | Support organizations mission | $231,862 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Support organizations mission | $50,000 |
| YMCA Endowment Foundation | Support organizations mission | $50,000 |
| Emergency Aidfood Bank Inc | Support organizations mission | $28,500 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo | Support organizations mission | $17,000 |
| Salina Education Foundation | Support organizations mission | $15,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Salina | Support organizations mission | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross NCK | Support organizations mission | $10,000 |
| Ku School of Medicine - Salina | Support organizations mission | $10,000 |
| Salina Shares | Support organizations mission | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Salina | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Central Kansas Foundation | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Coronado Area Council of Boy Scouts | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Kansas Heartland | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Child Development Center | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Occupational Center of Central Kansas Inc | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Sunflower Adult Day Services | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Ashby House LTD | Support organizations mission | $4,000 |
| Salina Crossroads Marathon | Support organizations mission | $4,000 |
| Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Support organizations mission | $4,000 |
| Child Advocacy & Parenting Services Inc | Support organizations mission | $3,000 |
| Heartland Headstart | Support organizations mission | $3,000 |
| Saline County Association of Retarded Citizens | Support organizations mission | $3,000 |
| Theatre Salina | Support organizations mission | $3,000 |
| Ambucs | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Childcare Aware of Kansas | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| First Tee of Salina Inc | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Smoky Hill Musuem | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Greater Salina Community Foundation | Back to school fair | $2,000 |
| Love Chloe Foundation | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Salina Arts & Humanities Commission | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Salina Child Care Association | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| St Johns Missionary Baptist Church | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| The Garage Car Musuem | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Support organizations mission | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern KS | Support organizations mission | $1,000 |
| Salina Presbyterian Manor | Good samaritan fund | $1,000 |
| Salina Public Library | Support organizations mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Yarnevich
- Tom Williamson
- Mark Zimmerman
- Lynn Herbic
Questions people ask
Does Smoot Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Smoot Charitable Foundation give?
$524,862 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Smoot Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Yarnevich (President), Tom Williamson (Vice Preside), Mark Zimmerman (Treasurer) and Lynn Herbic (Secretary).
What does Smoot Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.