DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEEClosed
Closed
PAOLA, KS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
73-6356407
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Closed
This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Dean E & Cleta J Smith Charitable Fund, managed by First Option Bank as trustee, is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking, having distributed a total of $201.6K across seven grantees in 2024, primarily in Kansas. The fund is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the fund's priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MIAMI COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$201.6K
32%
LAKEMARY CENTER INC
$198.6K
31%
MY FATHERS HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICE INC
$87K
14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE?
Yes. DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE give?
DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE make each year?
In 2024, DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $202 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE fund recently?
In 2024, DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include MIAMI COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, LAKEMARY CENTER INC, and MY FATHERS HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEAN E & CLETA J SMITH CHARITABLE FUND FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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