George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr
The George V Smith and Jean A Smith Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Ithaca, New York. Its 2025 filing records charitable grants to organizations in New York and several other states.
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr gave $420K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $420,000
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,261
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,400
- Total assets
- $6,356,576
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or deadline are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6437, Ithaca, NY 14851-6437
Phone: (607) 273-0037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nature Conservancy General Fund ($141K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 116 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Ithaca, New York. In 2025, 56% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 34% to Virginia, 4% each to Georgia and Washington, DC, and 3% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2020) to $420K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $420K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy General Fund Arlington, VA | Charitable | $140,700 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Charitable | $50,400 |
| Legacy Foundation Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $50,400 |
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $29,400 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Keene, NY | Charitable | $14,700 |
| Franziska Racker Center Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Adirondack Council Elizabethtown, NY | Charitable | $12,600 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Audubon New York, NY | Charitable | $8,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,356,576 | $567,266 | $497,823 | $420,000 | 23 | $421,500 | $490,943 | $386,818 |
| 2024 | $6,283,319 | $305,852 | $441,744 | $365,000 | 23 | $366,500 | $230,608 | $378,899 |
| 2023 | $6,414,343 | $-80,714 | $441,821 | $365,000 | 23 | $365,000 | $117,419 | $359,205 |
| 2022 | $6,930,876 | $420,951 | $491,739 | $406,000 | 24 | $406,000 | $334,664 | $367,359 |
| 2021 | $7,004,938 | $474,789 | $485,284 | $400,000 | 23 | $400,000 | $389,505 | $425,291 |
| 2020 | $7,010,740 | $310,318 | $435,956 | $350,000 | 23 | — | $224,362 | $383,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $387K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, spans conservation, children’s programs and relief, housing, employment services, and support for at-risk youth.
For example, the Adirondack Land Trust says it works to conserve the Adirondacks’ forests, farmlands, waters, and wild places. The Fresh Air Fund describes programs offering New York City children cultural, recreational, and educational experiences. Challenge Industries says it provides services to people with disabilities and others facing employment barriers, while Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes partnering to build homes with selected low-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $420,000. The median grant was $8,400; individual grants ranged from $2,100 to $140,700. Its largest reported grants included $140,700 to The Nature Conservancy General Fund, $50,400 each to The Salvation Army and Legacy Foundation, and $29,400 to the Fresh Air Fund. Other notable grants included $14,700 to the Adirondack Land Trust and $12,600 each to Franziska Racker Center, Save the Children Federation, and the Adirondack Council. The listed grant purposes were “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tompkins Community Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Tompkins Community Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tompkins Community Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$73K (2022) → $74K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tompkins Trust Company Trustee (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $74K, to Tompkins Community Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr
How much does George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr give each year?
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr gave $420K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $365K across 23 grants.
What is George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $8,400, and its average grant was $18,261, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr that year got $8K on average.
Where does George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr give grants?
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Nature Conservancy General Fund ($140,700), The Salvation Army ($50,400) and Legacy Foundation ($50,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr?
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $422K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $387K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, spans conservation, children’s programs and relief, housing, employment services, and support for at-risk youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's EIN?
George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6484804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George V Smith and Jean a Smith Charitable Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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