Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust
Accepts applications
Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $120,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 4 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 4 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald Edinger 800 W 47th Street Suite 204, Kansas City, MO 64112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 448-6843, donald.edinger@bmo.com |
| What to submit | Any format |
| Restrictions | Awards exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes |
What Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Assn University Development | Program support | $90,000 |
| KCKCC Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Emporia State University Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
- Evans Mullinix Pa
Questions people ask
Does Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee) and Evans Mullinix Pa (Trust Advisor).
What does Smith Virginia Fam Char Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.