Virginia Smith Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 86-6348709
Foundation Overview
Based in Chappell, NE, Virginia Smith Charitable Trust has awarded 301 grants totaling $4,981,806 to organizations in Nebraska and Colorado. Individual grants range from $150 to $285,002, with a median award of $3,500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$4,981,806
Total Assets
$11,382,664
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$3,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 5%
2 of 37 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Nebraska
100% of all grants are concentrated in Nebraska, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Chappell (59%), Big Springs (13%), Lodgepole (12%).
Funding Trajectory
+27%
Moderate 27% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Virginia Smith Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuel County Nebraska | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Fairgrounds | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Playground Equipment | 2023 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $14,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Scoreboards | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Library Support | 2023 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $10,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Student Support | 2023 |
| Cheyenne County Nebraska | $5,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Emergency Management Radios | 2023 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2023 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $12,300 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2023 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2023 |
| Chappell Museum Association | $1,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Project Support | 2023 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Succeed Inc | $3,500 | Chappell, NE, US | 4h Support | 2023 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Lodgepole Depot Museum | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Repairs | 2023 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emergency Generators | 2023 |
| Sedgewick County Memorial Hospital | $3,000 | Julesburg, CO, US | Equipment | 2023 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Library | 2023 |
| Big Springs Fire District 2 | $6,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Equipment | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $17,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Ambulance Pagers | 2023 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $4,300 | Chappell, NE, US | County Fair | 2023 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Early Learning Center | 2023 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2023 |
| United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Support | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Comm Development Director | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $50,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Street Project | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Bonus | 2023 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $9,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Support | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $25,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Support | 2022 |
| Nebraska 4-h Foundation | $1,650 | Beatrice, NE, US | Student Support | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Fairgrounds | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $1,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Sheriff Support | 2022 |
| Creek Valley School Foundation | $4,800 | Chappell, NE, US | Library | 2022 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2022 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $46,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Ems Training | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $1,600 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Cemetary Upgrades | 2022 |
| Big Springs Fire District 2 | $8,800 | Big Springs, NE, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $750 | Chappell, NE, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Chappell Lions Club | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $11,200 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $1,300 | Big Springs, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $4,800 | Chappell, NE, US | Cv Preschool | 2022 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $7,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $17,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Ambulance Pagers | 2022 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Comm Development Director | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $50,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Street Project | 2022 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $9,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Support | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $25,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Support | 2022 |
| Nebraska 4-h Foundation | $1,650 | Beatrice, NE, US | Student Support | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Fairgrounds | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $1,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Sheriff Support | 2022 |
| Creek Valley School Foundation | $4,800 | Chappell, NE, US | Library | 2022 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2022 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $46,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Ems Training | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $1,600 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Cemetary Upgrades | 2022 |
| Big Springs Fire District 2 | $8,800 | Big Springs, NE, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $750 | Chappell, NE, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Chappell Lions Club | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $11,200 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $1,300 | Big Springs, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $4,800 | Chappell, NE, US | Cv Preschool | 2022 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $7,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $17,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Ambulance Pagers | 2022 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Comm Development Director | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $50,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Street Project | 2022 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $9,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Support | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $25,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Emt Support | 2022 |
| Nebraska 4-h Foundation | $1,650 | Beatrice, NE, US | Student Support | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Fairgrounds | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $1,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Sheriff Support | 2022 |
| Creek Valley School Foundation | $4,800 | Chappell, NE, US | Library | 2022 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2022 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $46,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Ems Training | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $1,600 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Cemetary Upgrades | 2022 |
| Big Springs Fire District 2 | $8,800 | Big Springs, NE, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $750 | Chappell, NE, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Chappell Lions Club | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $11,200 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $1,300 | Big Springs, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $4,800 | Chappell, NE, US | Cv Preschool | 2022 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $7,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $17,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Ambulance Pagers | 2022 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Support | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Comm Development Director | 2022 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $50,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Street Project | 2022 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Fairgrounds | 2021 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $40,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Gym Bleachers | 2021 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2021 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Nebraska 4-h Foundation | $1,300 | Beatrice, NE, US | Student Support | 2021 |
| Chappell Museum Association | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Repairs | 2021 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $6,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Ems Training | 2021 |
| Phelps Hotel Preservation | $3,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Smoke & Fire System | 2021 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Repairs | 2021 |
| Lodgepole Depot Museum | $1,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Security System | 2021 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $12,150 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2021 |
| Adopt A Dog Animal Rescue | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Kennel Doors | 2021 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $3,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Early Learning Center | 2021 |
| Creek Valley Public Schools | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Cv Preschool | 2021 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $25,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Trash Truck Purchase | 2021 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $4,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Repairs | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | South Platte Preschool | 2021 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $17,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Ambulance Pagers | 2021 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2021 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Comm Development Director | 2021 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $10,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Student Support | 2021 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Library Support | 2020 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $18,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Business Utility Credit Assistance | 2020 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $3,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Food Pantry Assistance | 2020 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry Assistance | 2020 |
| Village Of Lodgepole Ne | $1,500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Security Cameras | 2020 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $15,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Lake Dredge System | 2020 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $8,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Playground Equipment | 2020 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $50,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Street Renovations | 2020 |
| Chappell Lions Club | $1,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Utility Assistance | 2020 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $10,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2020 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $1,200 | Chappell, NE, US | Ambulance Training | 2020 |
| Lodgepole Depot Museum | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Lighting For New Building | 2020 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2020 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $1,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Big Springs Fire District 2 | $12,500 | Big Springs, NE, US | Fire Department Gear | 2020 |
| Big Springs Fire District 2 | $11,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Ambulance Gear | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,500 | Lewellen, NE, US | Chappell Child Care Center | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Creek Valley Preschool | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | South Platte Preschool | 2020 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $11,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $11,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2020 |
| Village Of Big Springs Ne | $4,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Library Support | 2020 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $6,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Equipment | 2020 |
| Succeed Inc | $150 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2020 |
| Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Lodgepole United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Medical Training Truck | 2018 |
| Nebraska 4-h Foundation | $4,000 | Beatrice, NE, US | Wash Trip | 2018 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $10,204 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2018 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $8,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $12,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chappell Ambulance | 2018 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $65,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Deuel County Fair | 2018 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $10,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2018 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2018 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $5,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Wash Trip | 2018 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2018 |
| Lodgepole Depot Museum | $5,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Building Repairs | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of America | $4,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Chappell Child Care Center | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of America | $4,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Creek Valley Preschool | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of America | $4,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | South Platte Preschool | 2018 |
| Adopt A Dog | $2,100 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2018 |
| Big Springs Fire Dept | $50,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Ambulance | 2018 |
| Village Of Big Springs | $2,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Remodel | 2018 |
| St Josephs Catholic Church | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Remodel | 2018 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $4,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Remodel | 2018 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $25,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Medical Trainign Truck | 2017 |
| Chappell Museum Association | $5,000 | Oshkosh, NE, US | Heritage House Repairs | 2017 |
| Nebraska 4-h Foundation | $2,500 | Beatrice, NE, US | Connect The Dots Program | 2017 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $5,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2017 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $1,700 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Creek Valley Educ Foundation | $14,100 | Chappell, NE, US | Imagination Program & Early Learn Ct | 2017 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $27,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Chappell Ambulance | 2017 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $35,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Creek Valley Schools | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | General Assistance | 2017 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Deuel County Fair | 2017 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $10,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2017 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $3,600 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2017 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $40,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Playground Equipment | 2017 |
| Succeed Inc | $7,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2017 |
| Lodgepole Depot Museum | $1,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Building Repairs | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Chappell Child Care Center | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Creek Valley Preschool | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of America | $3,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | South Platte Preschool | 2017 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $285,002 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Adopt-a-dog Animal Rescue Inc | $26,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Dog Pens | 2016 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $3,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Stained Glass Window Coverings | 2016 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Roof Repairs | 2016 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2016 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Roof Repairs | 2016 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chappell Ambulance | 2016 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $25,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Creek Valley Schools | $7,000 | Chappell, NE, US | General Assistance | 2016 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | In-car Video System For Sheriff | 2016 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $3,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Hymnals, Supplies | 2016 |
| Table Of Grace Mobile Food Pantry | $5,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $10,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2016 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $5,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Washington Dc Student Trip | 2016 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2016 |
| Village Of Big Springs | $5,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Pool Repairs | 2016 |
| Village Of Lodgepole | $500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Library Water Fountain | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Chappell Child Care Center | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | South Platte Preschool | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Creek Valley Preschool | 2016 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $270,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Adopt-a-dog Animal Rescue Inc | $26,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Dog Pens | 2016 |
| Berea Lutheran Church | $3,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Stained Glass Window Coverings | 2016 |
| Chappell Assembly Of God Church | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Roof Repairs | 2016 |
| Chappell Fire District 1 | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Equipment | 2016 |
| Chappell Senior Center | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Chappell United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Roof Repairs | 2016 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $20,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chappell Ambulance | 2016 |
| City Of Chappell Nebraska | $25,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Creek Valley Schools | $7,000 | Chappell, NE, US | General Assistance | 2016 |
| Deuel County Nebraska | $3,000 | Chappell, NE, US | In-car Video System For Sheriff | 2016 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | $3,000 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Hymnals, Supplies | 2016 |
| Table Of Grace Mobile Food Pantry | $5,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| Nebraska Lutheran | $10,000 | Ashland, NE, US | Sullivan Hills Camp | 2016 |
| Solid Rock Bible Church | $2,500 | Chappell, NE, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| South Platte Public Schools | $5,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Washington Dc Student Trip | 2016 |
| Succeed Inc | $2,000 | Chappell, NE, US | Chamber Of Commerce | 2016 |
| Village Of Big Springs | $5,000 | Big Springs, NE, US | Pool Repairs | 2016 |
| Village Of Lodgepole | $500 | Lodgepole, NE, US | Library Water Fountain | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Chappell Child Care Center | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | South Platte Preschool | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Lewellen, NE, US | Creek Valley Preschool | 2016 |
| Scholarships Paid To Post- | $270,000 | Various, NE, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Virginia Smith Charitable Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 86-6348709 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 525 Chappell, NE 69129-0525 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Virginia Smith Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Jerome E Cabela |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Kenneth Fornander |
| Chairperson/ | Leonard Littlejohn |
| Trustee | Janet Flohr |
| Trustee | Merlyn Carlson |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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