Private foundation · EIN 20-3631059 · Winston Salem, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sara Smith Self Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in North Carolina. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $198K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$198K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Robert L Edwards, 1001 West Fourth Street, Winstonsalem, Nc, 3366077314 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nc at Greensboro School of EducationGreensboro, NCEducation purposes; funding scholarships$25K
The Summit SchoolWinstonsalem, NCTechnology project at the school; other educational endeavors$25K
Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterWinstonsalem, NCFor the cc smith stroke fund for stroke research$25K
Noble AcademyGrensboro, NCEmpowering students with learning differences to pursue their highest potential within a comprehensive support educational environment$20K
Secu Family HouseWinstonsalem, NCHospital hospitality house providing affordable lodging in a caring environment for referred adult patients and/or their caregivers who tra…$15K
North Carolina Museum of HistoryRaleigh, NCSupport of museum of history$10K
Breakthrough T1dCharlotte, NCResearch to find a cure for deabetes and its complications$10K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NcWinstonsalem, NCSupport across northwest nc to bring to life shared vision of hunger-free communities$6,500
Christ SchoolArden, NCSupport in recovery from hurricane helene$6,000
Third Street Education CenterGreenville, NCLearning center that serves children in the neighborhood that involves local parents$5,000
The Randolph County Arts GuildAsheboro, NCProvides and connects citizens of randolph county, north carolina with arts opportunities$5,000
Salvation Army Center of HopeWinstosalem, NCSheltering homeless; empowering youth; serving seniors; feeding hungry; equipping family$5,000
Stokes County Arts Council for Art in EducationDanbury, NCArt in education -supporting and promoting visual and performing arts in rural stokes county, nc$4,000
Samaritan MinistriesWinstonsalem, NCProviding food, shelter and hope for people$3,000
YMCA of Northwest North CarolinaWinstonsalem, NCHelping all people reach their potential in spirit, mind and body$3,000
Bookmarks IncWinstonsalem, NCPlace authors in schools to promote love of reading and writing$3,000
Crisis Control Ministry IncWinstonsalem, NCAssisting people in forsyth and stokes counties with food, prescription medications and financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utilit…$3,000
Crossnore Communities for ChildrenWinstonsalem, NCServes at-risk children, teens, and young adults through age 26$3,000
The Arts Council of Winston-Salemforsyth CountyWinstonsalem, NCCreating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout triad region$3,000
Senior Services IncWinstonsalem, NCHelping older adults live with dignity$3,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaRaleigh, NCPromoting scout programs$2,500
Orange County Justice UnitedChapel Hill, NCMental health, preserve existing affordable housing, reentry housing and healthcare access$2,500
Triangle Day School for Technology & Innovation FdDurham, NCAssisting school with funds for technology and innovation endeavors$2,500
Swim for CharlieDurham, NCTo equip children with life-saving water safety skills by providing high-quality instruction$2,500
The Beloved Community at the TreesDurham, NCProviding support for all lgbtq+ persons$2,500
Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation of Winston-SalWinstonsalem, NCAssistance in rescue and adoption of animals in forsyth count, nc$2,000
FIRST Tee of the TriadClemmons, NCImpacting lives of numerous children within community giving them access to equipment, golf course facilities and golf instructions$1,000

About this foundation

Sara Smith Self Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina, administered in care of Robert L Edwards, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sara Smith Self Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Sara Smith Self Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $198K across 27 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Sara Smith Self Foundation give?

North Carolina (27 grants), per its latest filing.

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