George E and Zatha E Lawrence Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 48-6343742 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,804 and $4,509.
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, SMITH CENTER KS 669670307 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. ALSO INCLUDE, A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT, A SHORT ESSAY STATING EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND PLANS FOR ACHIEVEMENT, AND A LIST OF SCHOLASTIC, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND WORK HISTORY. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE OF SMITH CENTER HIGH SCHOOL AND PURSUING A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR (A) COLLEGE, (B) VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN A HEALTH RELATED FIELD, (C) MEDICAL SCHOOL OR (D) OTHER POST SECONDARY STUDY IN ANY MEDICALLY RELATED FIELD OTHER THAN MENTAL HEALTH. |
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
25% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Scholarship | $11,724 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Scholarship | $4,509 |
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Kearney, NE | Scholarship | $3,607 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Scholarship | $1,804 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,644 | 4 |
| 2024 | $21,769 | 4 |
| 2023 | $15,031 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641619349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6343742
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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