Karl C Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1253348 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,563 and $3,063.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KEITH MORGAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 580, ELIZABETH LA 70638 |
| Phone | 3186345341 |
| Form and materials | ALL MEMBERS OF EACH GRADUATING CLASS OF ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL ARE ELIGIBLE, AND RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE SCHOOL FACULTY. FORMAL APPLICATIONS BY ANY GRADUATE IS NOT NECESSARY. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BENEFICIARY MUST BE A GRADUATE OF ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL, ELIZABETH, LA REGISTERED AS A FULL TIME STUDENT IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY BE IN GOOD STANDING ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY |
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
20% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Alexandria, LA | Scholarships | $3,063 |
| University of Louisiana- Abby Jo Johnson | Lake Charles, LA | Scholarships | $3,063 |
| Northwestern State University | Tahlequah, OK | Scholarship | $3,063 |
| Sowela Technical Community College Mallie Ardoin | Lake Charles, LA | Scholarships | $1,563 |
| Louisiana State University of Alexandria Mallie Ardoin | Alexandria, LA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,252 | 5 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1253348
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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