Private foundation · EIN 37-6243123 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Elizabeth a Smysor Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (MARCH 1) and its median grant is $19K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $297K total, median $19K. Stated restrictions: Projects within city of murphysboro and city of ava illinois

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$297K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
MARCH 1
Assets
$5.6M

How to apply

Application forms to be obtained from above address Contact: Elizabeth a Smysor Charitable Trust, 8182 Maryland Avenue 12th Floor, St Louis, Mo, 3146152360, Smysorcharitable@regions.com Deadlines: MARCH 1 Restrictions: Projects within city of murphysboro and city of ava illinois

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 14 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Murphysboro Main Street Committee IMurphysboro, ILMurphysboro main street improvement projects. historic preservation.$50K
City of AvaAva, ILCity infrastructure improvements & park improvements. fire department supplies.$30K
Murphysboro Soccer IncMurphysboro, ILSoccer supplies, field maintenance & building mortgage support.$25K
John a Logan MuseumMurphysboro, ILMuseum activities & building improvements.$25K
Crimson ExpressMurphysboro, ILHigh school music & arts support.$25K
City of MurphysboroMurphysboro, ILCity planning, infrastructure improvements and revitilization needs.$20K
Kiwanis Club of MurphysboroMurphysboro, ILSocial welfare and community service.$19K
Ava Evergreen CemeteryAva, ILCemetery maintenance and general care$11K
Murphysboro Food PantryMurphysboro, ILFood pantry supplies$10K
Ava Little LeagueAva, ILYouth baseball activities.$10K
Murphysboro Senior CitizensMurphysboro, ILGeneral operations to serve area seniors.$5,000
All for AvaAva, ILProgram support to promote the city of ava.$5,000
Ava Senior CitizensAva, ILGeneral operations to serve area seniors.$2,500
Ava Food PantryAva, ILFood pantry supplies$1,500

About this foundation

Elizabeth a Smysor Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Regions Bank Tr Department, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elizabeth a Smysor Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application forms to be obtained from above address Deadlines: MARCH 1.

How much does Elizabeth a Smysor Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $297K across 17 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Elizabeth a Smysor Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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