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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The James R Smith Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with this funder effectively. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $422.2K across 20 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$422.2K
2024
Grantees funded
20
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.2K
H
Hunter D Smith
Board Member
R
Ross P Smith
Board Member
M
Michael O Meeks
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. 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 JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE 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 JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $422 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL, AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC, and LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
JAMES R SMITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.