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Private foundation · Columbia, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Dick Smith Foundation Inc.

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $500
Typical grant
$500 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 15 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$132,690

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$177K—0
2023$133K$5001
2022$128K$5001

How to apply

Contact
Mr brian k smith · Columbia · 8032566600

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Board and officers

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  • Brian K SmithPresident/treasurer
  • David W SmithVice president

As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Dick Smith Foundation Inc.
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude's Children's HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyAmount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose$500

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