Dick Smith Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 57-0878887

Foundation Overview

Based in Columbia, SC, Dick Smith Foundation Inc has awarded 196 grants totaling $1,440,060 to organizations in South Carolina, Massachusetts and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $59,000, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$1,440,060
Total Assets
$762,749
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$3,300
% Median Grant Growth
+65% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 57%

8 of 14 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
South Carolina

69% of grants are awarded in South Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Columbia (54%), Pinewood (7%), Anderson (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+7%

Stable funding levels with 7% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dick Smith Foundation Inc'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
Baptist Convention Of New $18,000 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2022
Camp Cole $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2022
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,600 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2022
Christian Ministries International $3,840 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2022
Family Shelter $26,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2022
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2022
Greenbrier United Methodist Church $250 Winnsboro, SC, US Charitable 2022
Jubilee Academy $13,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2022
Longwood University $2,000 Farmville, VA, US Charitable 2022
Otlanta Baptist Church $500 Otlanta, SC, US Charitable 2022
Oliver Gospel Mission $1,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2022
St Jude's Children's Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Tracy's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2022
University Of South Carolina $4,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2022
American Cancer Society $250 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Baptist Convention Of New England $16,500 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2021
Camp Cole $59,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,300 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2021
Christian Ministries International Inc $3,840 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2021
Family Shelter $22,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Global Frontier Missions $500 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2021
Homeless No More $30,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Jubilee Academy $11,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Queens University Of Charlotte $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2021
The Margaret Home $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Charitable 2021
Tracy's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2021
University Of Mount Olive $2,000 Mount Olive, NC, US Charitable 2021
University Of South Carolina Columbia $1,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
University Of Texas At Austin $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Alzheimer's Association Ame Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Connie Maxwell Children's Home $500 Greenwood, SC, US Charitable 2021
First Baptist Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Midlands Technical College $3,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Sandy Level Baptist Church $250 Blythewood, SC, US Charitable 2021
The University Of Southern Mississippi $2,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Charitable 2021
St Pauls Lutheran Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Trident Technical College $2,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2021
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2021
American Cancer Society $250 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Baptist Convention Of New England $16,500 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2021
Camp Cole $59,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,300 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2021
Christian Ministries International Inc $3,840 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2021
Family Shelter $22,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Global Frontier Missions $500 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2021
Homeless No More $30,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Jubilee Academy $11,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Queens University Of Charlotte $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2021
The Margaret Home $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Charitable 2021
Tracy's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2021
University Of Mount Olive $2,000 Mount Olive, NC, US Charitable 2021
University Of South Carolina Columbia $1,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
University Of Texas At Austin $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Alzheimer's Association Ame Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Connie Maxwell Children's Home $500 Greenwood, SC, US Charitable 2021
First Baptist Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Midlands Technical College $3,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Sandy Level Baptist Church $250 Blythewood, SC, US Charitable 2021
The University Of Southern Mississippi $2,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Charitable 2021
St Pauls Lutheran Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Trident Technical College $2,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2021
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2021
American Cancer Society $250 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Baptist Convention Of New England $16,500 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2021
Camp Cole $59,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,300 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2021
Christian Ministries International Inc $3,840 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2021
Family Shelter $22,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Global Frontier Missions $500 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2021
Homeless No More $30,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Jubilee Academy $11,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Queens University Of Charlotte $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2021
The Margaret Home $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Charitable 2021
Tracy's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2021
University Of Mount Olive $2,000 Mount Olive, NC, US Charitable 2021
University Of South Carolina Columbia $1,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
University Of Texas At Austin $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Alzheimer's Association Ame Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Connie Maxwell Children's Home $500 Greenwood, SC, US Charitable 2021
First Baptist Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Midlands Technical College $3,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Sandy Level Baptist Church $250 Blythewood, SC, US Charitable 2021
The University Of Southern Mississippi $2,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Charitable 2021
St Pauls Lutheran Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2021
Trident Technical College $2,000 Charleston, SC, US Charitable 2021
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2021
American Cancer Society $1,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
American Leprosey Missions $18,000 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2020
Baptist Convention Of New England $19,500 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2020
Camp Cole $33,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
Camp Sertoma Of Sc $500 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2020
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,600 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2020
Christian Ministries International Inc $3,840 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
Clemson University $1,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2020
Family Shelter $26,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
First Church Of Nazarene $500 Sumter, SC, US Charitable 2020
Gideons International $500 Nashville, TN, US Charitable 2020
Global Frontier Missions $6,000 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2020
Greenbrier Umc $500 Winnsboro, SC, US Charitable 2020
Greenville Humane Society $500 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2020
Harvard University $4,000 Cambridge, MA, US Charitable 2020
Homeless No More $35,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
Jubilee Academy $12,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
Mission Development Ministry $6,000 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2020
Queens University Of Charlotte $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2020
The Margaret Home $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Charitable 2020
Tracy's Camp $2,500 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2020
University Of Mount Olive $2,000 Mount Olive, NC, US Charitable 2020
University Of South Carolina Columbia $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2020
University Of Texas At Austin $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
American Leprosey Missions $19,500 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2019
Baptist Convention Of New England $15,000 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2019
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,700 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2019
Christian Ministries International Inc $3,840 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Clemson University $3,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2019
Family Shelter $22,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Global Frontier Missions $6,000 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2019
Jubilee Academy $12,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Mission Development Ministry $6,000 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2019
Tracy's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2019
University Of South Carolina Columbia $4,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Alzheimer's Association $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Brookland Baptist Church $2,000 West Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Camp Cole $33,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2019
Erskine College $2,000 Due West, SC, US Charitable 2019
Homeless No More $35,000 Clarkson, SC, US Charitable 2019
North American Mission Board $4,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2019
Queens University Of Charlotte $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2019
American Leprosey Missions $19,500 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2017
Anderson University $2,000 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2017
Appalachian State University $1,000 Boone, NC, US Charitable 2017
Baptist Convention Of New England $26,000 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2017
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,900 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2017
Christian Ministries International Inc $4,160 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2017
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2017
Family Shelter $22,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2017
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2017
Global Frontier Missions $6,500 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2017
Jubilee Academy $11,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2017
Lander University $1,000 Greenwood, SC, US Charitable 2017
Midlands Technical College $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2017
Mission Development Ministry $6,500 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2017
Newberry College $2,000 Newberry, SC, US Charitable 2017
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2017
Tracy's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2017
University Of South Carolina Columbia $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2017
University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2017
American Leprosy Missions $16,500 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2016
Anderson University $2,000 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2016
Appalachian State University $2,000 Boone, NC, US Charitable 2016
Baptist Convention Of New England $22,000 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2016
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,400 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2016
Cancer Research Institute $500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Christian Ministries International Inc $4,720 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
Clemson University $2,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2016
Family Shelter $12,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2016
Global Frontier Missions $5,500 Clarkston, GA, US Charitable 2016
Jubilee Academy $12,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
Lander University $2,000 Greenwood, SC, US Charitable 2016
Midlands Technical College $3,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
Mission Development Ministries $5,500 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2016
Newberry College $2,000 Newberry, SC, US Charitable 2016
North Carolina Wesleyan College $2,000 Rocky Mount, NC, US Charitable 2016
Tracey's Camp $3,000 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2016
University Of South Carolina - Columbia $4,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2016
American Leprosey Missions $16,500 Greenville, SC, US Charitable 2015
Anderson University $4,000 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2015
Baptist Convention Of New England $24,000 Northborough, MA, US Charitable 2015
Campus Crusade For Christ $3,600 Orlando, FL, US Charitable 2015
Christian Ministries International Inc $6,240 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015
Clemson University $1,000 Clemson, SC, US Charitable 2015
Every Village $3,500 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2015
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015
Francis Marion University $2,000 Florence, SC, US Charitable 2015
Global Frontier Missions $3,000 Clarkson, GA, US Charitable 2015
Great Saltkehatchie Baptist Church Cemetary Fund $500 Ulmer, SC, US Charitable 2015
Jubilee Academy $14,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015
Midlands Technical College $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015
Mission Development Ministries $6,000 Anderson, SC, US Charitable 2015
Newberry College $2,000 Newberry, SC, US Charitable 2015
North Carolina Wesleyan College $1,000 Rock Mount, NC, US Charitable 2015
Reach Out For Christ Ministry Inc $500 Murrells Inlet, SC, US Charitable 2015
Shandon United Methodist Church $500 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority $500 Cary, NC, US Charitable 2015
Tracy's Camp $2,250 Pinewood, SC, US Charitable 2015
Gary Sinise Foundation $100 Studio City, CA, US Charitable 2015
University Of Alabama $2,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Charitable 2015
University Of South Carolina-columbia $3,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015
University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Charitable 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Dick Smith Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 57-0878887
Website N/A
Address 9940 TWO NOTCH RD Columbia, SC 29223-4381

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dick Smith Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Richard D Smith
Sec./treas Wilma W Smith
Vice Pres Brian K Smith
Vice Pres David W 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
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.