Private foundation · EIN 37-6682553 · Wichita, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marilyn Sue Smith Educational Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $214K total, median $16K. 75% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$214K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in KS
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wichita State University Foundation Attn Sheila KrugWichita, KSTo be used at the$178K
Centers for Spiritual LivingLakewood, COTo be used at the$21K
Kansas Humane Society of WichitaWichita, KSTo be used at the$11K
Greenwood County Historical Society Attn Mike PitkoEureka, KSTo be used at the$4,289

By state: Kansas 3 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Marilyn Sue Smith Educational Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, administered in care of Commerce Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Marilyn Sue Smith Educational Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marilyn Sue Smith Educational Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $214K across 4 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Marilyn Sue Smith Educational Tr give?

Kansas (3 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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