Private foundation · EIN 56-6040787 · Greensboro, North Carolina

Smith Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $270K total, median $7,500. 89% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$270K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in NC
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Educational FoundationChapel Hill, NCGift$30K
Alamance Community FoundationBurlington, NCGift$20K
Alamance Community FoundationBurlington, NCGift$20K
Front Street United Methodist ChurBurlington, NCGift$20K
The Lamb's ChapelBurlington, NCGift$20K
Alamance County Economic Development FoundationBurlington, NCGift$10K
Greensboro Day SchoolGreensboro, NCGift$10K
J Harold Smith Carolina Scholars FuGreensboro, NCGift$10K
North Carolina Community FoundationRaleigh, NCGift$10K
Old North State Council Boy Scouts of AmericaGreensboro, NCGift$10K
The Burlington SchoolBurlington, NCGift$10K
Virginia Episcopal SchoolLynchburg, VAGift$10K
Alamance Community College FoundatiGraham, NCGift$7,500
Come and See FoundationColorado Springs, COGift$7,500
Duke UniversityDurham, NCGift$7,500
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro, NCGift$7,500
Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NCGift$7,500
Methodist Home for ChildrenRaleigh, NCGift$7,500
Swing Pals IncDurham, NCGift$7,500
Uncg - Alyse S CooperGreensboro, NCGift$7,500
Greensboro ChamberGreensboro, NCGift$5,000
National Christian Foundation of South FloridaFort Lauderdale, FLGift$5,000
North Carolina Fine Wines SocietyWinstonsalem, NCGift$5,000
North Carolina Folk FestivalGreensboro, NCGift$5,000
Red Oak United Methodist ChurchRed Oak, NCGift$5,000
Positive Attitude Youth CenterBurlington, NCGift$2,500
Ralph Scott Life ServicesBurlington, NCGift$2,500

By state: North Carolina 24 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Smith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1952. 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 Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 27 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Smith Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (24 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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