Russell L Smith and Vera M Smith Educational Medical and Charitable
Historical FunderLA Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1744162 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Darwin Isaacson |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 Front Street North, La Crosse WI 54601 |
| Phone | 6087821148 |
| Form and materials | Letter outlining organization's needs and exemption qualifications including brief resume of the organization's past qualifying activities. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | La Crosse County, WI as preferred area of participation |
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 Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Education | $30,000 |
| Viterbo University | LA Crosse, WI | Education | $26,000 |
| Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| LA Crosse Area Family YMCA | LA Crosse, WI | Annual campaign | $17,000 |
| Gundersen Medical Foundation | La Crosse, WI | Medical | $16,667 |
| Wtc Foundation | LA Crosse, WI | Education | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | LA Crosse, WI | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Great Rivers United Way | Onalaska, WI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement | LA Crosse, WI | Education | $14,000 |
| Catholic Charities | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $12,500 |
| LA Crosse Valley View Rotary Club | LA Crosse, WI | Moon tunes | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $7,500 |
| Family & Children's Center | LA Crosse, WI | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| LA Crosse Community Theatre | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Alliance Family Services | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Ufah | LA Crosse, WI | Annual fundraising campaign | $5,000 |
| The Parenting Place | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity LA Crosse Area | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Good Fight Community Center | LA Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| St Clare Health Mission | La Crosse, WI | Medical | $5,000 |
| Coulee Recovery Center | LA Crosse, WI | Education | $4,000 |
| Wafer | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $4,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Of La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $4,000 |
| La Crosse County Historical Society | La Crosse, WI | Education | $3,000 |
| Children's Museum Of La Crosse Inc | La Crosse, WI | Education | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Building great futures | $3,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Blue Stars | LA Crosse, WI | New instruments | $2,500 |
| The Exchange | La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| LA Crosse Symphony Orchestra | LA Crosse, WI | Arts | $2,000 |
| Mobile Meals of La Crosse Inc | La Crosse, WI | Serve seniors, disabled or | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $278,667 | 32 |
| 2024 | $263,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $271,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1744162
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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