Private foundation · Hotchkiss, CO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Shirley C Smith Charitable
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $2,300
- Typical grant
- $800 to $1,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,150, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Jefferson County, Shelby County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $26K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26K | $2,300 | 2 |
| 2024 | $28K | $2,300 | 2 |
| 2023 | $22K | $1,900 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Tammy m smith · hotchkiss · tms2560@aol.com
- What to send
- Written, tax exempt-charitable purpose
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Tammy M SmithPresident
- Kristy SmithTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- For children's relief
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.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handmaids of the Precious Blood | New Market, Jefferson County | For children's relief | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | Memphis, Shelby County | For children's relief | $800 |