Marguerite Carl Smith Foundation Charitable Services Group Nc 1159
Invitation OnlyWilliamsport, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2564406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$151K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
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
5% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Student Billing Office | Bloomsburg, PA | Scholarships | $37,500 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Penn State University Office of the Burser | University Park, PA | Scholarships | $18,426 |
| Passhe Commonwealth University of Pennsy 336 Arts & Admin Building | Bloomsburg, PA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Lycoming College | Williamsport, PA | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Scholarships/Grants | $5,000 |
| The Jersey Shore Public Library | Jersey Shore, PA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Kutztown University | Kutztown, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Hermitage, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Misericordia University Student Financial Services | Dallas, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| The River Valley Regional YMCA Jersey Shore Branch | Williamsport, PA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| James V Brown Library | Williamsport, PA | Bookmobile | $5,000 |
| Pennwest University | California, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Jersey Shore Summer Recreation | Jersey Shore, PA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The New Love Center | Jersey Shore, PA | Food distribution center | $5,000 |
| North Central Sight Services | Williamsport, PA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Russell Sage College | Troy, NY | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship/Grants | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,426 | 18 |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602049349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2564406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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