James R Smith Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRoanoke, Virginia · EIN 56-6577908 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Water Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General Unrestricted Support | $210,000 |
| Baptists on Mission | Cary, NC | General Unrestricted Support | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USA | Louisville, KY | General Unrestricted Support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Asheville Buncombe Co | Asheville, NC | General Unrestricted Support | $25,000 |
| VTC School of Medicine | Roanoke, VA | General unrestricted support | $20,000 |
| First Scots Presbyterian Church | Charleston, SC | General Unrestricted Support | $12,000 |
| The Preservation Society of Charles | Charleston, SC | General unrestricted support | $11,000 |
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Asheville, NC | General Unrestricted Support | $11,000 |
| Carillon Clinic Foundation | Roanoke, VA | General Unrestricted Support | $10,000 |
| Trident Technical College Foundatio | Charleston, SC | General Unrestricted Support | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | General unrestricted support | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Mcclean, VA | General Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Bethany Christian Church | Roanoke, VA | General Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier County Board of Educatio | Lewisburg, WV | General Unrestricted Support | $3,000 |
| MSI United States | Washington, DC | General Unrestricted Support | $2,500 |
| Riverdale Baptist Church | Roanoke, VA | General unrestricted support | $1,200 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital | Ranson, WV | General Unrestricted Support | $500 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Richmond, VA | General Unrestricted Support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General Unrestricted Support | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($37,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $422,200 | 24 |
| 2023 | $123,900 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6577908
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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