Shirley Smith Foundation
Historical FunderGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 57-1127971 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $673 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES D YARBROUGH |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 16477, GREENVILLE SC 29606 |
| Phone | 8646174626 |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN APPLICATION WITH A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUESTED; THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND THE TAX STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO INDIVIDUAL GRANTS OR LOANS THERE ARE NO GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS BUT PREFERENCE GOES TO TEXAS SC AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Upstate | Anderson, SC | Statement 127 | $2,765 |
| Tl Hanna High School | Anderson, SC | Statement 127 | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Louisville, KY | Statement 127 | $1,822 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | Louisville, KY | Statement 127 | $730 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cary, NC | Statement 127 | $673 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Statement 127 | $673 |
| American Brittany Rescue Inc | Roseville, CA | Statement 127 | $673 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($3,847). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,183 | 11 |
| 2024 | $40,606 | 14 |
| 2023 | $21,042 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101889
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1127971
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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