THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION
Salisbury, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-1658247
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Wilson L. Smith Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts on relationship-based engagements and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
$345.9K
4%
NC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$335.1K
4%
WATERWORKS VISUAL ARTS CENTER INC
$96.9K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION?
No. THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION give?
THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi. 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 THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC, NC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION, and WATERWORKS VISUAL ARTS CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION?
THE WILSON L SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SMITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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