Jearl Smart Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wewoka, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,700 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$121,700
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $161,613 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,613 | 18 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $121,700 | 25 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Keith Claybrook PO Box 1551, Wewoka, OK 74884 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 380-2858 |
| What to submit | No specific form required. The information should identify the nature of the request. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Charitable and educational purposes |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jearl Smart Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 24 | $120,200 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Central University | Charitable | $21,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Community Transformation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Seminole Nation of Oklahoma | Charitable | $9,750 |
| Oklahoma State University | Charitable | $8,750 |
| Seminole Nation Museum | Charitable | $5,500 |
| City of Wewoka | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Wewoka Public Schools | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Seminole State College | Charitable | $3,450 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Charitable | $3,250 |
| University of Tulsa | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Murray State College | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pontotoc Technology Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Butner High School | Charitable | $1,500 |
| New Lima Public Schools | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Stony Brook University | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oeta Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wewoka Lake Festival | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Redlands Community College | Charitable | $750 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Charitable | $250 |
| Wewoka Rotary Club | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan Cain
- Jamie Ann Strickland
- Keith Claybrook
- James Barnes
- James Smart
- Shari Carter
- Teresa Smart
Questions people ask
Does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc give?
$121,700 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Jearl Smart Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bryan Cain (Chairman), Jamie Ann Strickland (Vice Chairman), Keith Claybrook (Secretary) and James Barnes (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Jearl Smart Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.