Private foundation · EIN 58-6306403 · McDonough, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Georgia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE.) and its median grant is $21K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $222K total, median $21K. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia. Stated restrictions: Social/educational needs of residents of henry county,ga.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$222K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE.
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

Typed with a brief description of the request. Contact: James T Chafin III, Po Box 2000, McDonough, Ga, 7703559064 Deadlines: NONE. Restrictions: Social/educational needs of residents of henry county,ga.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Friend's House a Friend's HouseMcDonough, GAShelter for youth$45K
The Food Pantry the Food PantryStockbridge, GAFood assistance$40K
Hands of Hope Medical Clinic Hands of Hope Medical ClinicStockbridge, GAMedical assistance$25K
Samaritans Together Samaritans TogetherStockbridge, GAAssistance to families$25K
The Genealogical Soceity the Genealogical SocietyMcDonough, GAEducation$23K
Joseph Sams School Joseph Sams SchoolFayetteville, GAScholarships for henry co students$20K
Henry Scholarship Henry ScholarshipMcDonough, GAScholarship$20K
The Bridge Wellness South the Bridge Wellness SouthStockbridge, GAEducation$12K
Crosswalk CrosswalkMcDonough, GATeens & juvenile programs$8,000
Ferst Readers of Henry Co Ferst Readers of Henry CoMcDonough, GAReading/books$4,200

About this foundation

William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McDonough, Georgia, administered in care of Smith Gambrell & Russell Pa, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Typed with a brief description of the request. Deadlines: NONE..

How much does William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $222K across 10 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation give?

Georgia (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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