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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Smyth County Charitable Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within its local community, having distributed a total of $1.2 million to 15 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Smyth County Charitable Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BY IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING QUALIFIED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVED PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH STATUS OF THE CITIZENS OF SMYTH COUNTY.
Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lynda Helton
Board Member
K
Kevin Vernon
Board Member
D
David Kiser Md
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND?
No. SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND give?
SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. 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 SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND make each year?
In 2024, SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MOUNT ROGERS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR HOPEINC, and SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND?
SMYTH COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.