William Harold Smith Charitable Trust
Marion, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-6526359
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William Harold Smith Charitable Trust is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on providing scholarships and financial aid. In the filing year 2024, the Trust paid a total of $134K in grants to 19 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOONE, NC
$101.5K
7%
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC
$35K
2%

WINGATE UNIVERSITY
Wingate, NC
$30K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to William Harold Smith Charitable Trust?
Yes. William Harold Smith Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does William Harold Smith Charitable Trust give?
William Harold Smith Charitable Trust primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. 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 William Harold Smith Charitable Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from William Harold Smith Charitable Trust fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does William Harold Smith Charitable Trust make each year?
In 2024, William Harold Smith Charitable Trust awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $134 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did William Harold Smith Charitable Trust fund recently?
In 2024, William Harold Smith Charitable Trust awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, and WINGATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to William Harold Smith Charitable Trust?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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