Virginia Smith Charitable Tr Ua 12291999 As Amended
Invitation OnlyChappell, Nebraska · EIN 86-6348709 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$533K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $5,000.
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
3% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Paid to Post- Secondary Schools | Various, NE | Scholarships | $285,000 |
| City of Chappell Nebraska | Chappell, NE | Street project | $50,000 |
| Chappell Airport Authority | Chappell, NE | Runway improvement | $20,000 |
| City of Chappell Nebraska | Chappell, NE | Splash pad for pool | $20,000 |
| City of Chappell Nebraska | Chappell, NE | Ambulance - on call wages | $17,500 |
| Village of Lodgepole Ne | Lodgepole, NE | Cemetery repairs | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries | Ashland, NE | Sullivan hills camp | $12,000 |
| South Platte Public Shools | Big Springs, NE | Student washington DC trip | $12,000 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | Chappell, NE | Support | $5,000 |
| City of Chappell Nebraska | Chappell, NE | Library equipment | $5,000 |
| Chappell Senior Center | Chappell, NE | Casbinet and ceiling fans | $5,000 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | Chappell, NE | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| City of Chappell Nebraska | Chappell, NE | Emt support | $5,000 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | Lodgepole, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | Lodgepole, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | Lodgepole, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | Chappell, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Chappell Assembly of God Church | Chappell, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | Chappell, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Chappell, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | Chappell, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church | Big Springs, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Assembly of God Church | Big Springs, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Big Springs, NE | Support | $5,000 |
| Chappell Methodist Church | Chappell, NE | Window & door repair | $4,500 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | Chappell, NE | Weight room | $4,000 |
| City of Chappell Nebraska | Chappell, NE | Fish for pond | $2,300 |
| Chappell Senior Center | Chappell, NE | Kcts cattle guards | $2,250 |
| Succeed Inc | Chappell, NE | Chamber of commerce | $2,200 |
| Sedgwick County Mem Hosp | Julesburg, CO | Clinic equipment | $2,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Big Springs, NE | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Big Springs Assembly of God Church | Big Springs, NE | Youth camp | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $532,750 | 32 |
| 2024 | $506,150 | 32 |
| 2023 | $530,600 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6348709
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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