Vaughn and Thesta McColey Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Vaughn and Thesta McColey Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Smith Center, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,320 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,830. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,320
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,830
- Assets$594,886
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,853 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,760 | 7 | $524,561 |
| 2024 | $21,853 | 8 | $549,467 |
| 2025 | $23,320 | 6 | $594,886 |
How to apply
| Contact | Vaughn Thesta McColey Charitable Tr PO Box 307, Smith Center, KS 66967 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 282-6682 |
| What to submit | Application form may be picked up at the peoples bank. |
| Deadlines | June 1 |
| Restrictions | Limited to specific organizations in smith center, ks |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6 | $23,320 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church | Annual distribution per trust document | $5,830 |
| Smith County Memorial Hospital | Annual distribution per trust document | $5,830 |
| Smith Center Fire Department | Grant for partial funding of generator. | $5,000 |
| Center Theater Inc | Grant for partial funding of insurance premium. | $5,000 |
| Smith Center Municipal Golf Course | Grant for partial funding of new cart paths. | $1,030 |
| Smith Center Public Library | Grant for new signage. | $630 |
Officers and trustees
- The Peoples Bank
Questions people ask
Does Vaughn and Thesta McColey Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1.
How much does Vaughn and Thesta McColey Charitable Trust give?
$23,320 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vaughn and Thesta McColey Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Peoples Bank (Trustee).