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Jesse N Smith Heritage Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$21.1k (2025)

Expenses
$34.6k (2025)

Total Assets
$16.2k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$1.72k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending May
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$21,065
Expenses
$34,593
Net Income
-$13,528
Net Assets
$14,515
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,000
99.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,629
82.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,236
Total Liabilities $1,721
Net Assets $14,515
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Cathy Gilmore (Secretary) $0 $0
Cherilyn Permann (Board Member) $0 $0
David Clark (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Nathan Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert M Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (President) $0 $0
Star Hall (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Eric Knapp (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,993
Expenses
$43,341
Net Income
-$6,348
Net Assets
$28,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
67.6%
Interest Revenue $14
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $11,818
31.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,153
51.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,553
Total Liabilities $510
Net Assets $28,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Cathy Gilmore (Secretary) $0 $0
Cherlynn Permann (Board Member) $0 $0
David Clark (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Nathan Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert M Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (President) $0 $0
Star Hall (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Eric Knapp (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$33,218
Expenses
$31,919
Net Income
$1,299
Net Assets
$34,391
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $30,000
90.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $3,107
9.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,618
83.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,391
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,391
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (President) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Nathan Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Cherlynn Permann (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert M Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Cathy Gilmore (Board Member) $0 $0
David Clark (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$46
Expenses
$79,784
Net Income
-$79,738
Net Assets
$33,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $77,735
97.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,092
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,092
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (President) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Nathan Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Cherlynn Permann (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert M Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Cathy Gilmore (Board Member) $0 $0
David Clark (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$154,434
Expenses
$78,266
Net Income
$76,168
Net Assets
$112,829
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $113,036
73.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $41,321
26.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $77,229
98.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,830
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $112,829
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Craig Mortensen (Vice President) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Nathan Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Cherlyn Permann (Board Member) $0 $0
Robert M Smith (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$980
Expenses
$6,964
Net Income
-$5,984
Net Assets
$1,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25
2.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $900
91.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,495
78.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,940
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (Board Member) $0 $0
Craig Mortensen (Board Member) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,429
Expenses
$5,917
Net Income
-$2,488
Net Assets
$7,924
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $471
13.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $130
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,930
66.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,924
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,924
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (Board Member) $0 $0
Craig Mortensen (Board Member) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,428
Expenses
$10,758
Net Income
-$4,330
Net Assets
$10,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $300
4.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,047
74.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,412
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (Board Member) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Craig Mortensen (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,185
Expenses
$35,241
Net Income
-$20,056
Net Assets
$14,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,881
25.6%
Interest Revenue $60
0.4%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $2,007
13.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $33,128
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,742
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (B Oard Member) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Craig Mortensen (Board Member) $0 $0
Shirley Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
Michael B Smith (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,853
Expenses
$8,376
Net Income
$1,477
Net Assets
$34,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,847
18.7%
Interest Revenue $146
1.5%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $1,864
18.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,505
53.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,798
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,798
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (Board Member) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Evans Heywood (Board Member) $0 $0
Star Hall (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,600
Expenses
$9,420
Net Income
$3,180
Net Assets
$33,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $7,709
61.2%
Interest Revenue $158
1.3%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,389
25.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,321
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer Azad (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (Board Member) $0 $0
Scott Parker (Vice President & Board Mem) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Evans Heywood (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$20,628
Expenses
$2,381
Net Income
$18,247
Net Assets
$30,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $15,178
73.6%
Interest Revenue $92
0.4%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $717
30.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,141
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Menlo F Smith (Treasurer & Board Member) $0 $0
Milo Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Krista Palmer (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (President & Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Shields (Board Member) $0 $0
Scott Parker (Vice President & Board Mem) $0 $0
James Ericksen (Board Member) $0 $0
Becky Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephen Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathryn Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Shaun Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0
Evans Heywood (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,346
Expenses
$5,311
Net Income
-$965
Net Assets
$11,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $677
15.6%
Interest Revenue $79
1.8%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,107
77.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,894
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $11,893

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$26,144
Expenses
$21,822
Net Income
$4,322
Net Assets
$12,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $23,964
91.7%
Interest Revenue $50
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,074
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,859
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $12,858

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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