Grants paid in 2025
49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second HarvestNashville, TN | Donation | $150K |
| The Land Trust for TennesseeNashville, TN | Donation | $106K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center DevelopmentNashville, TN | Donation | $50K |
| Nashville Tree FoundationNashville, TN | Donation | $30K |
| Harpeth Hall SchoolNashville, TN | Donation | $26K |
| Travelers RestNashville, TN | Donation | $21K |
| Heritage FoundationFranklin, TN | Donation | $20K |
| The Welcome GardenGoodlettsville, TN | Donation | $18K |
| Christ Church CathedralNashville, TN | Donation | $18K |
| St George's Episcopal ChurchNashville, TN | Donation | $15K |
| St Luke's Community HouseNashville, TN | Donation | $15K |
| The HermitageNashville, TN | Donation | $11K |
| Alive HospiceNashville, TN | Donation | $10K |
| Kentucky Children's HospitalLexington, KY | Donation | $10K |
| Saint Augustine ChapelNashville, TN | Donation | $10K |
| Siloam Family Health CenterNashville, TN | Donation | $10K |
| St John's Episcopal CathedralDenver, CO | Donation | $10K |
| Virginia Episcopal SchoolLynchburg, VA | Donation | $10K |
| Nashville SymphonyNashville, TN | Donation | $6,000 |
| Camp Horsin' AroundLexington, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lexarts IncLexington, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House CharitiesNashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Church of the Good ShepherdLexington, KY | Donation | $3,000 |
| CheekwoodNashville, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt College of Arts & SciencesNashville, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt Law SchoolNashville, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Blue Grass Community FoundationLexington, KY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Friends of Warner ParksNashville, TN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Educational TelevisionLexington, KY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Nashville OperaNashville, TN | Donation | $1,250 |
| Nashville Public TelevisionNashville, TN | Donation | $1,250 |
| St James the Less ScarsdaleScarsdale, NY | Donation | $1,250 |
| Nashville Public RadioNashville, TN | Donation | $1,200 |
| Bluegrass ConservancyLexington, KY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Radnor LakeNashville, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| John Laird Cemetery AssociationNashville, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kips Bay Boys and Girls ClubBronx, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Step By StepLexington, KY | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Lexington SchoolLexington, KY | Donation | $1,000 |
| United Way of WestchesterWhite Plains, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| CASA of LexingtonLexington, KY | Donation | $500 |
| Centennial Park ConservancyNashville, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Ensworth SchoolNashville, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Belmont University - Office of DevelopmentNashville, TN | Donation | $300 |
| Larkspur ConservationNashville, TN | Donation | $250 |
| Nashville Public MediaNashville, TN | Donation | $250 |
| New York University School of LawNew York, NY | Donation | $250 |
By state: Tennessee 33 · Kentucky 10 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 4
About this foundation
Henry Laird Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, administered in care of Equitable Trust Co Co-Ttee, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Henry Laird Smith 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 Henry Laird Smith Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $601K across 49 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Henry Laird Smith Foundation give?
Tennessee (33 grants), Kentucky (10 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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