Bill and Julia Thomas Charitable Trust Fund
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 48-1056803 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 S MAIN PO BOX 307, PO BOX 307, SMITH CENTER KS 669670307 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | SEE SCHEDULE'S 1 , 2 & 3 |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31ST |
| Restrictions | FUND MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF SMITH COUNTY, KS. THE EMPHASIS GIVEN TO THE HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF SMITH COUNTY, KS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| City of Kensington | Kensington, KS | Trees & trash bins for city park | $2,787 |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design | Hays, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Kansas Medical Center | Kansas City, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Kearney, NE | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nebraska College of Tech Agricultur | Curtis, NE | Scholarship | $500 |
| US Center Foundation Inc | Lebanon, KS | Kids tractor pull/lebanon bash | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($8,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,787 | 14 |
| 2024 | $19,945 | 13 |
| 2023 | $19,936 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621619349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1056803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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