How to apply
No particular form required Contact: Jefferson V Smith Jr, Po Box 1687, Greer, Sc, 8642592574 Deadlines: No deadlines Restrictions: No restrictions
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
44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia SeminaryDecatur, GA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Pendleton Place IncGreenville, SC | General operating support | $100K |
| American Red Cross UpstateGreenville, SC | Funding for disaster relief and military member support | $50K |
| Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC | Support student scholarships | $50K |
| Furman UniversityGreenville, SC | Funding riley institute | $50K |
| Greenville Tech FoundationGreenville, SC | Funding for star center and caring corner food pantry | $50K |
| Presbyterian CollegeClinton, SC | Funds for unrestricted use | $50K |
| United MinistriesGreenville, SC | Funding for "the journey from scarcity to sufficiency" project | $50K |
| Heritage InstituteGreenville, SC | Human resources support | $50K |
| Meyer Center for Special ChildrenGreenville, SC | Funding for an occupational therapist | $50K |
| ThornwellClinton, SC | Funding for attatchment-based residential care program | $40K |
| Sc Governors School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation IncGreenville, SC | Support for meal plan needs | $40K |
| Lead CollectiveGreenville, SC | Funding for reach 60-day diversion program | $30K |
| YMCA of GreenvilleGreenville, SC | Funding for transformative community programs | $30K |
| A Child's HavenGreenville, SC | Matching grant for holiday brunch | $25K |
| Center for Developmental ServicesGreenville, SC | Support presenting scholarship for 2025 eggs benefit for cds | $25K |
| Greer ReliefGreer, SC | Support their relocation campaign | $25K |
| Meals on Wheels GreenvilleGreenville, SC | Emergency meal kit funding | $25K |
| Prisma Health - UpstateGreenville, SC | Funding for building new prisma health behavioral health hospital | $25K |
| Public Education PartnersGreenville, SC | Support for strategic focus areas | $25K |
| Taylors Free Medical ClinicTaylors, SC | Operational support | $25K |
| Legacy Early CollegeGreenville, SC | Support for campus project | $25K |
| Miracle Hill Ministries IncGreenville, SC | Family ministry center funding | $25K |
| Children's Museum of the Upstate IncGreenville, SC | Support rebuilding the construction zone | $25K |
| Greenville Literacy AssociationGreenville, SC | General operations funding | $20K |
| Greer Community Outreach Center IncGreer, SC | Funding for summer camp program for disatvantaged children | $20K |
| Metropolitan Arts CouncilGreenville, SC | Funds to support smart arts program | $20K |
| Upstate Mediation CenterGreenville, SC | Mediation training program scholarships | $20K |
| Senior Action IncGreenville, SC | Unrestricted grant | $20K |
| Association of Presbyterian Colleges & UniversitiesDecatur, GA | Support the presbyterian leadership institute | $15K |
| Creative Advancement CentersGreer, SC | After school program | $15K |
| Etv Endowment of ScSpartanburg, SC | Childrens educational programs funding | $15K |
| Safe Harbor IncGreenville, SC | Emergency shelter services for women support | $15K |
| Servants for SightGreenville, SC | Free vision screening support | $15K |
| St Clares HomeGreenville, SC | Mission support | $15K |
| Neighborhood Cancer ConnectionGreenville, SC | Golf tournament support | $12K |
| Fine Arts Center Partners Co the Fine Arts CenterGreenville, SC | Support scholarships for summer arts programs | $10K |
| Scottish Rite Foundation of ScGreenville, SC | Funding for rent for jis rite care center | $10K |
| South Carolina Children's TheatreGreenville, SC | Support theatre outreach partnerships | $10K |
| Pickens Presbyterian ChurchPickens, SC | Funds to replace facility flooring | $10K |
| Greenville SymphonyGreenville, SC | Education programs funding | $5,000 |
| Greenville Civic Chorale FoundationGreenville, SC | 2024-2025 season support | $5,000 |
| Greenville TheatreGreenville, SC | Support rebuilding the stage | $5,000 |
| The Mb6 FoundationMauldin, SC | Funding for a trailer | $5,000 |
By state: South Carolina 41 · Georgia 2 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
John I Smith Charities Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Greer, South Carolina, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does John I Smith Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particular form required Deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does John I Smith Charities Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 44 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does John I Smith Charities Inc give?
South Carolina (41 grants), Georgia (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Foundationsince 1990 | Greer, SC | $105K9 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $4.1M |
| Patrick Family Foundationsince 2006 | Greer, SC | $193K32 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.8M |
| Citizens Building & Loan Charitable Foundationsince 1999 | Greer, SC | $77K12 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.5M |