George V and Jean a Smith Charitable Trust Ust
Invitation OnlyIthaca, New York · EIN 16-6484804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$420K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$8,400
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,200 and $12,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy General Fund | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $140,700 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | Charitable | $50,400 |
| Legacy Foundation | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $50,400 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $29,400 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Keene, NY | Charitable | $14,700 |
| Franziska Racker Center | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Adirondack Council | Elizabethtown, NY | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Audubon | New York, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $8,400 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Child Development Council of CNY Inc | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Challenge Industries INC | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Habitat for Humanity INC | Americus, GA | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Longview | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Hospicare | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $4,200 |
| US Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Unity House of Cayuga County | Auburn, NY | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Tompkins County Public Library Foundatio | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $2,100 |
| SPCA of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $2,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $365,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $365,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6484804
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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