How to apply
See the foundation's website for information to be submitted. Contact: Nancey Edmonds Smith Trustee, 205 Duntreath, Frankfort, Ky, JIMSMITH1058@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: Scholarships: New students 10/31, returning students 07/15 for the following fall semester grants: N Restrictions: Charitable grants must benefit the residents of lee or wise counties, virginia. Scholarship recipients must be a resident of lee or wise county, virginia; or a descendant of a resident of either county.
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
Top 37 of 263 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum HistoricaBig Stone Gap, VA | enhancements fund for the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | $275K |
| The University of Virginias College at Wise FoundaWise, VA | The C. Bascom Slemp Experiential Bicentennial Scholars fund | $200K |
| The University of Virginias College at Wise FoundaWise, VA | Appalachian Writing Program | $100K |
| Pro-Art Association a Chapter of the Virginia MuseWise, VA | W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series; Wise Co. Public Schools Programs; Lee County Schools and Community Programming | $90K |
| William King Museum of ArtAbingdon, VA | VanGogh Outreach and Heritage Express Programming in lee and wise counties | $39K |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | 4-H Camp and Additional Programming - Wise County, Virginia | $35K |
| Symphony of the MountainsKingsport, TN | 2024-25 Lee and Wise Counties Concert Series | $30K |
| Thomas Walker HighEwing, VA | Update Library Facilities | $26K |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens IncBig Stone Gap, VA | Funding for CAC traveling positions | $25K |
| Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum HistoricaBig Stone Gap, VA | the 2025 Gathering at the Gap Music Festival | $20K |
| Pro-Art Association a Chapter of the Virginia MuseWise, VA | 2025 JAM Program | $18K |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | 4-H Camp for Lee County, Virginia | $18K |
| Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN | Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Lee County, Virginia | $15K |
| Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $15K |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaJohnson City, TN | Program Supplies fund, Outdoor Experiences and Volunteer Training fund and Resources fund for Sequoyah Council (Lee and Wise Counties, VA) | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaJohnson City, TN | Lee and Wise Counties Programming 2024 | $10K |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens IncBig Stone Gap, VA | Mountain Laurel Cancer Support and Resource Center nutrition program | $10K |
| Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State ParkBig Stone Gap, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| The University of Virginias College at Wise FoundaWise, VA | K - 12 Summer Coding Camp | $10K |
| Wise County Humane SocietyNorton, VA | Spay/Neuter Program | $10K |
| Coeburn MiddleCoeburn, VA | Wise County Summer Arts Academy performance of James and the Giant Peach, the Musical 2025 | $9,645 |
| Historical Society of the PoundPound, VA | to Purchase New Heating System and Display Cabinets | $6,000 |
| Depaul Community ResourcesRoanoke, VA | Support for Children in Foster Care, Families in Crisis and Individuals with Disabilities in Lee and Wise Counties, Virginia | $5,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens IncBig Stone Gap, VA | Leigh Ann Bolinskey 5K Run/Walk | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncNampa, ID | Beds for Bedless Children in Lee County, Virginia | $5,000 |
| Union HighBig Stone Gap, VA | Wrestling Team Facility | $5,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | State 4-H Congress Expenses and Other Programming expenses fund | $5,000 |
| St Paul Tomorrow IncSt Paul, VA | Lyric Childrens Chorus Programming | $4,100 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | Master Gardener Program - Lee County, Virginia | $4,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | New Club Programming - Lee County, Virginia | $4,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | Health and Wellness Programming - Lee County, Virginia | $3,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist ChurchBig Stone Gap, VA | Kathleen's Meal Service Program | $2,500 |
| Stickleyville School Community Center AssociationPenningtn Gap, VA | Installation fund - setting up washer and dryer | $1,969 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | Nutrition Program - Lee County, Virginia | $1,800 |
| Seminary Methodist ChurchDryden, VA | Christmas Outreach | $1,000 |
| Union MiddleBig Stone Gap, VA | Care Blankets for Abused Children | $859 |
| Union HighBig Stone Gap, VA | repair and shipping of handbells cost fund | $711 |
By state: Virginia 242 · Tennessee 13 · Idaho 1 · Ohio 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
Slemp Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1947. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Slemp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See the foundation's website for information to be submitted. Deadlines: Scholarships: New students 10/31, returning students 07/15 for the following fall semester grants: N.
How much does Slemp Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 263 grants, a median of $1,250.
Where does Slemp Foundation give?
Virginia (242 grants), Tennessee (13 grants), Idaho (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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