Marilyn Sue Smith Education Trust
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 37-6682553 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$214K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$10,723
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,289 and $21,445.
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
25% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University Foundation | Wichita, KS | To be used at the | $177,994 |
| Centers for Spiritual Living | Lakewood, CO | To be used at the | $21,445 |
| Kansas Humane Society of Wichita | Wichita, KS | To be used at the | $10,723 |
| Greenwood County Historical Society | Eureka, KS | To be used at the | $4,289 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,451 | 4 |
| 2024 | $214,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $214,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349103046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6682553
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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