Kenneth J Castle Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 03-0539309 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,848.
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 | SEE SCHEDULE'S 1 & 2 |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| Restrictions | A GRADUATE OF SMITH CENTER HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDING A KANSAS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. |
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 Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Smith Center | Smith Center, KS | Municipal golf course funding | $2,893 |
| Smith Center Recreation C | Smith Center, KS | Baseball & softball program expenses | $2,848 |
| Smith Center American Legion Ball | Smith Center, KS | Baseball season expenses | $1,803 |
| Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland | Smith Center, KS | Scout expenses | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Technical Agri College | Curtis, NE | Educational scholarship | $949 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,899). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,392 | 6 |
| 2024 | $10,752 | 8 |
| 2023 | $10,913 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103383
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0539309
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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