George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $420,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $8,400 and the largest $140,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$420,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$8,400
- Largest grant$140,700
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $365,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $365,000 | 23 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $365,000 | 23 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $420,000 | 23 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $233,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $140,700 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,800 |
| Georgia | 2 | $16,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $12,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy General Fund | Charitable | $140,700 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $50,400 |
| Legacy Foundation | Charitable | $50,400 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Charitable | $29,400 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Charitable | $14,700 |
| Franziska Racker Center | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Adirondack Council | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Audubon | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Care | Charitable | $8,400 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Child Development Council of CNY Inc | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Challenge Industries INC | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Wilderness Society | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Project Hope | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Habitat for Humanity INC | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Longview | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Hospicare | Charitable | $4,200 |
| US Fund for Unicef | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Unity House of Cayuga County | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Tompkins County Public Library Foundatio | Charitable | $2,100 |
| SPCA of Tompkins County | Charitable | $2,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Tompkins Community Bank
Questions people ask
Does George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr give?
$420,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $8,400.
Who runs George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Tompkins Community Bank (Trustee).
What does George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and youth programs.