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Private foundation · Cleveland, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation

Takes applications

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $1,000
Typical grant
$1,000 to $1,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $1,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 31 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$70K

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$70K$1,0001
2023$72K—0
2022$68K—0

How to apply

Contact
Janice g carlson · bulverde · 8309802749
What to send
Written letter stating name of organization, purpose and amount requested

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Deborah R DowdellPresident/trustee
  • Janice G CarlsonSecretary/treasurer
  • Laura G GiffordVice president/trustee

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Contribution to support the continued research of childhood diseases.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyContribution to support the continued research of childhood diseases.$1,000

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