SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION
Charlottesville, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1607153
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Charlottesville, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1607153
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Smith Vicars Family Foundation, formerly known as the Hunter Smith Family Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding solely by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $598K across 21 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLUE RIDGE CENTER
Charlottesville, VA
$418K
18%
THE BRIDGE MINISTRY INC
Charlttesville, VA
$406.5K
18%
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$100K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Nevada, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $598 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BLUE RIDGE CENTER, THE BRIDGE MINISTRY INC, and PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SMITH VICARS FAMILY FOUNDATION FKA HUNTER SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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