Smith Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-6040787
Foundation Overview
Based in Greensboro, NC, Smith Family Foundation has awarded 196 grants totaling $1,485,267 to organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $37,500, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 32 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Burlington (36%), Greensboro (22%), Raleigh (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 41% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (75%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Smith Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance Community Foundation | $20,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Alamance County Economic | $10,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Greensboro Day School | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Red Oak United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Red Oak, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Swing Pals Inc | $7,500 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| The Educational Foundation | $27,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2024 |
| North Carolina Folk Festival | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Samartitan's Purse | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $7,500 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Come And See Foundation | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Front Street United Methodist Chur | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | $20,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Alamance County Economic | $10,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Greensboro Day School | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Red Oak United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Red Oak, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Swing Pals Inc | $7,500 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| The Educational Foundation | $27,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2024 |
| North Carolina Folk Festival | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Samartitan's Purse | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $7,500 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Come And See Foundation | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Front Street United Methodist Chur | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2024 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | $3,333 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Alamance County Economic | $10,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Duke University | $3,500 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Elon Academy | $2,500 | Elon, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Greensboro Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Greensboro Day School | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| J Harold Smith Scholars Fund | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Red Oak United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Red Oak, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Swing Pals Inc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| The Educational Foundation | $27,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Unc Greensboro | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2023 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $25,000 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Alamance County Economic | $3,333 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Come And See Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Front Street United Methodict Churc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Old North State Council | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| The Educational Foundation | $27,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $1,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $5,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $25,000 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Alamance County Economic | $3,333 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Come And See Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Front Street United Methodict Churc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Old North State Council | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| The Educational Foundation | $27,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $1,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $5,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $25,000 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Alamance County Economic | $3,333 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Come And See Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Front Street United Methodict Churc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Old North State Council | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| The Educational Foundation | $27,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $1,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $5,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Abc Of Nc | $2,500 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $25,000 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Alamance County Economic | $10,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Alamance County Endowment | $2,500 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Alamance Eldercare Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $7,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Armc Foundation | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Efland United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Efland, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Elon Academy | $2,500 | Elon, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Etv Endowment Of South Carolina | $2,500 | Spartanburg, SC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Front Street United Methodict Churc | $25,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Greensboro Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Greensboro Day School | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Greensboro Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Alamance-caswell | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| J Harold Smith Carolina Scholars | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $7,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Nc Fine Wines Society | $5,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Nc Society Of The Cincinnati | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| New Leaf Society | $2,500 | Burliongton, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Old North State Council | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Pet Adoption & Welfare Society | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Ralph Scott Lifeservices Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Red Oak United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Red Oak, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Saint Anthony The Great Greek Ortho | $5,000 | Rock Hill, SC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Socionomics Foundation | $5,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Swingpals Inc | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| The Educational Foundation | $37,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $12,000 | Cary, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| The Taft School | $5,000 | Watertown, CT, US | Gift | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University | $5,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Woodberry Forest School | $5,000 | Woodberry Forest, VA, US | Gift | 2021 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | $6,500 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | $7,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Alamance County Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Alamance County Economic | $10,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Alamance County Endowment | $2,500 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Alamance Eldercare Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Armc Foundation | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Efland United Methodist Church | $3,000 | Efland, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Elon Academy | $2,500 | Elon, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Front Street United Methodict Churc | $18,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Greensboro Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Greensboro Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Alamance-caswell | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| J Harold Smith Carolina Scholars | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | $5,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Medical Foundation Of Nc Inc | $20,176 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Nc Society Of The Cincinnati | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| New Leaf Society | $2,500 | Burliongton, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Old North State Council | $7,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Pet Adoption & Welfare Society | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Ralph Scott Lifeservices Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Saint Basil Orthodox Church | $3,000 | Castle Hayne, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Socionomics Foundation | $5,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Stepup Greensboro | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Swingpals Inc | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| The Educational Foundation | $31,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $12,259 | Cary, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphona Society | $12,000 | Cary, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| The Taft School | $5,000 | Watertown, CT, US | Gift | 2020 |
| United Way Of Grteater Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $2,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Wake Forest University | $5,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Gift | 2020 |
| Woodberry Forest School | $5,000 | Woodberry Forest, VA, US | Gift | 2020 |
| University Of Nc At Chapel Hill | $7,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Pet Adoption & Welfare Society | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Elon Academy | $2,500 | Elon, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Rotary Carousel Llc | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| The Taft School | $2,500 | Watertown, CT, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Old North State Council | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Socionomics Foundation | $3,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Wake Forest University | $5,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Reason Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| Cornelius Muller Productions Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| Saint Basil Orthodox Church | $3,000 | Castle Hayne, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| Front Street Umc | $17,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Alamance County Economic | $16,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| New Leaf Society | $12,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Public Support | 2018 |
| Swingpals Inc | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| J Harold Smith Carolina Scholars Fund | $15,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Woodberry Forest School | $2,500 | Woodberry Forest, VA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Alamance County Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Armc Foundation | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Methodist Home For Children | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Alamance County Endowment | $2,500 | Graham, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Ralph Scott Lifeservices Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Alamance-caswell | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | $3,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Burlington Downtown Corp | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Public Support | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Alamance Elder Care Inc | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | $2,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Public Support | 2018 |
| The Education Foundation | $34,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Greensboro Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Public Support | 2018 |
| Mt Bethel United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Bahama, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Gift | 2018 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gift | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 56-6040787 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 800 GREEN VALLEY ROAD SUITE 304 Greensboro, NC 27408-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Smith Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | |
|---|---|
| Executive Di | James H Smith Jr |
| Trustee | William H Smith |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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