The James Augustus Smith Charitable Performing Arts Trust
Invitation OnlyMount Vernon, Washington · EIN 85-6734577 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$71K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,003 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia College | Centralia, WA | Music Program | $25,000 |
| Centralia School District | Centralia, WA | Music Program | $8,673 |
| Toledo School Distric Art Grant | Toledo, WA | Art program | $7,710 |
| Napavine School District | Napavine, WA | Music Program | $7,000 |
| Centralia School District | Centralia, WA | Music Department | $5,896 |
| Lewis County Seniors | Chehalis, WA | Music program | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission | Chehalis, WA | Community service | $4,000 |
| Onalaska School District | Onalaska, WA | Music Program | $3,751 |
| Winlock School District | Winlock, WA | Music Program | $1,612 |
| Centralia School District | Centralia, WA | Music Program | $1,003 |
| Dandellion Creative Space Jenn Kinsman | Centralia, WA | Music Program | $1,000 |
| City Chehalis | Chehalis, WA | Music Program | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,345 | 12 |
| 2023 | $33,414 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101654
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6734577
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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