Vaughn and Thesta Mccoley Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 42-6661934 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,030 and $5,830.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | VAUGHN THESTA MCCOLEY CHARITABLE TR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 307, SMITH CENTER KS 66967 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE PEOPLES BANK. |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS IN SMITH CENTER, KS |
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 Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church | Smith Center, KS | Annual distribution per trust document | $5,830 |
| Smith County Memorial Hospital | Smith Center, KS | Annual distribution per trust document | $5,830 |
| Smith Center Fire Department | Smith Center, KS | Grant for partial funding of generator. | $5,000 |
| Center Theater Inc | Smith Center, KS | Grant for partial funding of insurance premium. | $5,000 |
| Smith Center Municipal Golf Course | Smith Center, KS | Grant for partial funding of new cart paths. | $1,030 |
| Smith Center Public Library | Smith Center, KS | Grant for new signage. | $630 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,320 | 6 |
| 2024 | $21,853 | 8 |
| 2023 | $21,760 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641619349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6661934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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