The William S Smith Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-6144422
Foundation Overview
Based in Tulsa, OK, The William S Smith Charitable Trust has awarded 149 grants totaling $58,752,665 to organizations in Colorado and Oklahoma. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $10,000,000, with a median award of $125,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 36 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Oklahoma, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oklahoma, funding concentrates in Tulsa (88%), Broken Arrow (8%), Chandler (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 812% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (74%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The William S Smith Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $2,625,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | New Building | 2024 |
| Life Senior Services | $458,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | William S Smith Gardens Fund | 2024 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2024 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2024 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $640,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Operational Project Support; African Wilds: Carnivores Program | 2024 |
| Ymca | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Zarrow Building Campaign | 2024 |
| Family & Children's Services | $75,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Women In Recovery | 2024 |
| Food On The Move | $225,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Campus Phase One + Campus Phase 2 | 2024 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $1,125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2024 |
| United Way | $925,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2024 Campaigns | 2024 |
| Willow Springs Boys Ranch | $150,000 | Chandler, OK, US | Capital Improvement Projects | 2024 |
| Genesys Works Tulsa | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Tulsa Day Center | $252,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Animal Shelter | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2024 Summer Meals Initiative | 2024 |
| Pathways Adult Learning Center | $166,667 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Project | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Access To Justice Foundation | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Kendall Whittier Inc | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Food Support | 2024 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $2,625,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | New Building | 2024 |
| Life Senior Services | $458,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | William S Smith Gardens Fund | 2024 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2024 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2024 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $640,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Operational Project Support; African Wilds: Carnivores Program | 2024 |
| Ymca | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Zarrow Building Campaign | 2024 |
| Family & Children's Services | $75,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Women In Recovery | 2024 |
| Food On The Move | $225,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Campus Phase One + Campus Phase 2 | 2024 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $1,125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2024 |
| United Way | $925,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2024 Campaigns | 2024 |
| Willow Springs Boys Ranch | $150,000 | Chandler, OK, US | Capital Improvement Projects | 2024 |
| Genesys Works Tulsa | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Tulsa Day Center | $252,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Animal Shelter | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2024 Summer Meals Initiative | 2024 |
| Pathways Adult Learning Center | $166,667 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Project | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Access To Justice Foundation | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Kendall Whittier Inc | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Food Support | 2024 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $3,125,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Bikes For Tykes | 2023 |
| Life Senior Services | $1,333,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | William S Smith Gardens Fund | 2023 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2023 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2023 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | A Gathering Place For Tulsa | 2023 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $1,600,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Zoo Grant Elephant And African Wilds | 2023 |
| Ymca | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Zarrow Building Campaign | 2023 |
| Ymca | $100,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2023 This Is Y! Campaign Pledge | 2023 |
| Ymca | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Westside | 2023 |
| Family & Children's Services | $75,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Women In Recovery | 2023 |
| Food On The Move | $225,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Campus Phase One + Campus Phase 2 | 2023 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $1,125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2023 |
| United Way | $250,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2023 Campaign Get To Goal Matching Pledge | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $15,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Tulsa Scholarships | 2023 |
| Willow Springs Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Chandler, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Genesys Works Tulsa | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $3,125,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Bikes For Tykes | 2023 |
| Life Senior Services | $1,333,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | William S Smith Gardens Fund | 2023 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2023 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2023 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | A Gathering Place For Tulsa | 2023 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $1,600,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Zoo Grant Elephant And African Wilds | 2023 |
| Ymca | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Zarrow Building Campaign | 2023 |
| Ymca | $100,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2023 This Is Y! Campaign Pledge | 2023 |
| Ymca | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Westside | 2023 |
| Family & Children's Services | $75,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Women In Recovery | 2023 |
| Food On The Move | $225,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Campus Phase One + Campus Phase 2 | 2023 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $1,125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2023 |
| United Way | $250,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2023 Campaign Get To Goal Matching Pledge | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $15,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Tulsa Scholarships | 2023 |
| Willow Springs Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Chandler, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Genesys Works Tulsa | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of Tulsa Inc | $30,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Elevator Repair Grant | 2022 |
| Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - Women In Recovery | 2022 |
| Food On The Move | $100,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Tulsa Food Home | 2022 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2022 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $100,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Bike Club - Trail Projects & Operations | 2022 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $25,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Rainy Day Fund | 2022 |
| Life Senior Services | $333,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2022 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - General Fund | 2022 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2022 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | A Gathering Place For Tulsa | 2022 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $900,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | African Wilds: Carnivores | 2022 |
| Ymca | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Westside Pledge Contribution | 2022 |
| Ymca | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Forever In Service Annual Support Campaign | 2022 |
| Ymca | $250,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | East Central Pledge And Match Contribution | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Tulsa Inc | $30,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Elevator Repair Grant | 2022 |
| Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - Women In Recovery | 2022 |
| Food On The Move | $100,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Tulsa Food Home | 2022 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2022 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $100,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Bike Club - Trail Projects & Operations | 2022 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $25,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Rainy Day Fund | 2022 |
| Life Senior Services | $333,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2022 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - General Fund | 2022 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2022 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | A Gathering Place For Tulsa | 2022 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $900,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | African Wilds: Carnivores | 2022 |
| Ymca | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Westside Pledge Contribution | 2022 |
| Ymca | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Forever In Service Annual Support Campaign | 2022 |
| Ymca | $250,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | East Central Pledge And Match Contribution | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Tulsa Inc | $30,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Elevator Repair Grant | 2022 |
| Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - Women In Recovery | 2022 |
| Food On The Move | $100,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Tulsa Food Home | 2022 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Building Pledge | 2022 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $100,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Bike Club - Trail Projects & Operations | 2022 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $25,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Rainy Day Fund | 2022 |
| Life Senior Services | $333,333 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2022 |
| Revitalize T-town | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - General Fund | 2022 |
| Riverfield Country Day School | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Inspired Campaign | 2022 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | A Gathering Place For Tulsa | 2022 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $900,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | African Wilds: Carnivores | 2022 |
| Ymca | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Westside Pledge Contribution | 2022 |
| Ymca | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Forever In Service Annual Support Campaign | 2022 |
| Ymca | $250,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | East Central Pledge And Match Contribution | 2022 |
| Colorado College | $10,000,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Challenge 101 Pledge | 2021 |
| Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation: Women In Recovery | 2021 |
| Food On The Move | $100,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Tulsa Food Home | 2021 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $500,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Capital Campain/new Building Pledge | 2021 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | $50,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | Bike Club General Operating Contributions | 2021 |
| Osu Foundation | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Osu Academic Medical Expansion Fund | 2021 |
| Revitalize T-town | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Donation - General Fund | 2021 |
| Saint Simeon's Foundation | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Western Days Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | 2021 Campaign Contribution | 2021 |
| Tulsa Ballet | $3,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Icons & Idols Patron Pledge By Will Smith | 2021 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | A Gathering Place For Tulsa | 2021 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | $300,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | New Lion Enclosure | 2021 |
| Ymca | $400,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Westside Pledge Contribution | 2021 |
| Clarehouse | $1,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Colorado College | $2,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Community Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma | $1,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Heros For Hungry Children | 2016 |
| Gilcrease Museum | $200,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Hospitality House Of Tulsa | $1,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Mental Health Association | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Saint Simeons Episcopal Home Foundation | $4,500 | Tilsa, OK, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Appeal | 2016 |
| Tulsa Ballet | $3,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | Endowment Fund | 2016 |
| Tulsa Boys' Home | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $275,000 | Tilsa, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Up With Trees | $2,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Tulsa Ok | $76,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Thornton Ymca Expansion And General Fund | 2016 |
| Tulsa Legacy Charter School | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Impact Tulsa | $5,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Glad Wags Service Dogs | $7,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Humble Sons Bike Co | $25,000 | Broken Arrow, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Assistance League Tulsa | $125,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Center For Individuals With Physical Challenges | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-6144422 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6120 S YALE AVENUE STE 1900 Tulsa, OK 74136-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The William S Smith Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Institutional Trustee | Trust Company Of Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Erik Chillingworth |
Forms 990-PF
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