Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$544,239
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,460 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 | $22,460 | 13 | $479,311 |
| 2024 | $19,460 | 14 | $508,056 |
| 2025 | $21,500 | 5 | $544,239 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelley Weber Sweet Springs High School, Sweet Springs, MO 65351 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (660) 335-6341 |
| What to submit | Application can be obtained by writing or calling the school counselor |
| Deadlines | Annually |
| Restrictions | Individual needs to be a graduate from sweet springs Missouri high school |
What Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5 | $21,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| State Fair Community College | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Central Missouri | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Missouri Valley College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Midwest Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually.
How much does Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust give?
$21,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Midwest Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.