Smysor Elizabeth Charitable
Historical FunderSt Louis, Missouri · EIN 37-6243123 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH A SMYSOR CHARITABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 8182 MARYLAND AVENUE 12TH FLOOR, ST LOUIS MO 63105 |
| Phone | 3146152360 |
| Smysorcharitable@regions.com | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS TO BE OBTAINED FROM ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 |
| Restrictions | PROJECTS WITHIN CITY OF MURPHYSBORO AND CITY OF AVA ILLINOIS |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro Main Street Committee I | Murphysboro, IL | Murphysboro main street improvement projects. historic preservation. | $50,000 |
| City of Ava | Ava, IL | City infrastructure improvements & park improvements. fire department supplies. | $30,000 |
| Murphysboro Soccer Inc | Murphysboro, IL | Soccer supplies, field maintenance & building mortgage support. | $25,000 |
| John a Logan Museum | Murphysboro, IL | Museum activities & building improvements. | $25,000 |
| City of Murphysboro | Murphysboro, IL | City planning, infrastructure improvements and revitilization needs. | $20,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Murphysboro | Murphysboro, IL | Social welfare and community service. | $19,000 |
| Murphysboro Food Pantry | Murphysboro, IL | Food pantry supplies | $10,000 |
| Ava Little League | Ava, IL | Youth baseball activities. | $10,000 |
| Murphysboro Education Foundation | Murphysboro, IL | Scholarships & teacher assistance grants. | $3,753 |
| Ava Food Pantry | Ava, IL | Food pantry supplies | $1,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($102,512). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $296,765 | 17 |
| 2023 | $284,856 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513229349101206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6243123
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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