Private foundation · Columbia, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Smith Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 9 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 2023 had also been funded in 2022. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $55K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55K | $10K | 3 |
| 2022 | $45K | $6,000 | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Joel a smith iii · Columbia · 8034664294 · joelsmithiii@mac.com
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Joel A Smith IIIOfficer
- Mary Lowndes MacdonaldSecretary
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Park Shell | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Youth Villagesmemphis Allies | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Golden Cross Senior Ministries | Cordova, Shelby County | Charitable | $2,000 |