The W W Smith Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The W W Smith Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2015, with $14,750,621 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 23-6648841 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$14.8M
▼ 21.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.1M
Net assets
$243.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 The W W Smith Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating223 mo reserves · +11% margin
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 The W W Smith Charitable Trust: 223 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 The W W Smith Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 The W W Smith Charitable Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $17.8M (FY2020) to $14.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $243.2M
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$243.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$243.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,750,621▼21.6% | $13,078,039▲46.5% | $243,205,218▲3.9% | $243,205,218▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,822,893▲196% | $8,925,356▼17.8% | $234,099,896▲9.1% | $234,099,896▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,358,198▼62.5% | $10,854,296▲0.7% | $214,505,308▲5.0% | $214,505,308▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,939,254▼5.0% | $10,777,715▲19.2% | $204,297,707▼12.0% | $204,297,707▼12.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $17,838,615 | $9,041,132 | $232,078,989 | $232,078,989 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The W W Smith Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The W W Smith Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6648841, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The W W Smith Charitable Trust's EIN?
- The W W Smith Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6648841.
- How much revenue does The W W Smith Charitable Trust report?
- The W W Smith Charitable Trust reported $14,750,621 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The W W Smith Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades The W W Smith Charitable Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The W W Smith Charitable Trust (EIN 23-6648841) 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.