Laverna M Smedley Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMason City, Iowa · EIN 61-1934955 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $23,135.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST CITIZENS BANK CO CHELSEA FRED |
|---|---|
| Address | 2601 4TH STREET SW, MASON CITY IA 50401 |
| Phone | 6414221600 |
| Form and materials | Applications procured and submitted at: www.myfcb.bank/wealth |
| Deadlines | April 30 of each year (may be extended for good cause) |
| Restrictions | Respite care caretakers or students in accredited nursing program |
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Area Comm College | Mason City, IA | For scholarshipsto accredited nursing students | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Adult Day Health Center | Mason City, IA | Provide assistancein offering respitecare to caretakers | $23,135 |
| Comprehensive Systems Inc | Charles City, IA | Provide assistancein offering respitecare to caretakers | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | Mason City, IA | Provide assistancein offering respitecare to caretakers | $3,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($5,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,535 | 6 |
| 2024 | $72,206 | 6 |
| 2023 | $77,341 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630919349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1934955
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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