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The Virginia Smith Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $506.2K in grants to 22 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NEBRASKA LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES
Ashland, NE
$114.5K
2%
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
MOBILE, AL
$92K
2%
CHAPPELL SENIOR CENTER
Chappell, NE
$77.6K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST give?
VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Alabama, and Michigan. 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 VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $506 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NEBRASKA LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, and CHAPPELL SENIOR CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST?
VIRGINIA SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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