Public charity · Knoxville
Rufus H Smith Jr Housing Foundation
In 2021 it gave 1 grant worth $55,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $55,000 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $55,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $55,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $55,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Establish a grant for students majoring in the construction industry.”
- Total giving that year
- $55,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 0 |
| 2021 | $55K | $55K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Tommie M SmithPresident
- Earl SharpDirector
As listed in its 2021 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Establish a grant for students majoring in the construction industry. (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Establish a grant for students majoring in the construction industry. | $55K |