Davis L Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1992, with $141,905 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$142K
▲ 788261.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$80K
Net assets
$9,257
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Davis L Smith Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Davis L Smith Foundation: 1 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Davis L Smith Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Davis L Smith Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $34K (FY2013) to $142K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
43.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9,257
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9,257
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,905▲788261% | $80,000▲217% | $9,257▲2680% | $9,257▲2680% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18▼100.0% | $25,261▼46.5% | $333▼98.7% | $333▼98.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $85,473▲65.4% | $47,200▼7.8% | $25,586▲1076% | $25,586▲1076% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $51,680▲1291900% | $51,180 | $2,175 | $2,175 | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4▼83.3% | $0 | $2,175▲0.2% | $2,175▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $24▼100.0% | $0▼100% | $2,171▲1.1% | $2,171▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $50,012▲2118% | $50,000▲4521% | $2,147▲0.6% | $2,147▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,255▼96.7% | $1,082▼98.5% | $2,135▼35.9% | $2,135▼35.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $69,216▲1075% | $71,261▲543% | $3,332▼73.3% | $3,332▼73.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,889▼88.1% | $11,082▼81.5% | $12,493▼69.9% | $12,493▼69.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $49,628▲45.6% | $59,928▲64.8% | $41,466▼21.8% | $41,466▼21.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $34,076 | $36,370 | $53,039 | $53,039 | 990PF |
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Data for Davis L Smith Foundation (EIN 43-1602112) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.