Private foundation · EIN 31-1811048 · Picayune, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Smith & Waldrop Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $357K total, median $179K. 100% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$357K
Median grant
$179K
Stays in MS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 1 of 2 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Episcopal Diocese of MSJackson, MSThe foundation contributed 25 percent of the foundation's net distributions from the s corporation stock to the episcopal diocese per the f…$89K

About this foundation

Smith & Waldrop Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Picayune, Mississippi, administered in care of Lonnie Smith, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Smith & Waldrop Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Smith & Waldrop Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $357K across 2 grants, a median of $179K.

Where does Smith & Waldrop Foundation give?

Mississippi (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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