Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $433,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $102,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$433,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$102,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $762,832 the year before.
60% 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 | $478,000 | 7 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $762,832 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $433,000 | 5 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $433,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA | Community social programs | $200,000 |
| Central Schwenkfelder Church | Community social programs | $125,000 |
| Center for Loss and Bereavement | Community social programs | $102,000 |
| Meadowood Senior Living | Community social programs | $5,000 |
| Meadowood Resident Association Spring Appeal | Community social programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine J Smith
Questions people ask
Does Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust give?
$433,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $102,000.
Who runs Christine and Lawrence Smith Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine J Smith (Trustee).