Smith Family Foundation
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 20-4090190 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$593K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | REED T SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 4909 BALL ROAD, KNOXVILLE TN 37931 |
| Phone | 8656947756 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE. WWW.SFFTN.COM. APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATIONS IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND DETAILS ABOUT THEIR MISSION, PROGRAMS, BENEFICIARIES, GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS, FUNDING SOURCES, AND FUNDING NEEDS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION REFRAINS FROM FUNDING DEBT RETIREMENT, DEFICIT FUNDING, PROJECTS THAT ARE THE FUNDING RESPONSIBILITY OF FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, TRAVEL/CONFERENCES, POLITICAL LOBBYING, OR REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION MANDATES AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM GRANT RECIPIENTS IN EXCESS OF $50,000. APPLICANTS MUST BE LOCATED IN A TENNESSEE COUNTY INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) KNOX, ANDERSON, ROANE, LOUDON, BLOUNT, SEVIER, JEFFERSON, GRAINGER, AND UNION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Koinonia Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives. | $20,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, TN | To provide over 3,300 children, teens and young adults through a network of churches and faith-based organizations in the heart of… | $20,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Knoxville Tn Inc | Knoxville, TN | To serve as a home-away-from-home for families who need to travel to knoxville seeking medicial treatment for their seriously ill or… | $20,000 |
| Wesley House Community Center | Knoxville, TN | To create a supportive and empowering environment where individuals of all ages can access the resources they need to succeed. wesley house… | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Legacy Clinic Inc | Knoxville, TN | To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in tennessee. | $15,000 |
| Knoxville Family Justus Center | Knoxville, TN | Support: one safe placea community-focused social services center in west knoxville | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Legacy Clinic Inc | Knoxville, TN | To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in tennessee. | $10,000 |
| A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee | Maryville, TN | To continue the mission is to protect the most defenseless among US, newborn infants, by educating and informing women and communities of… | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc - Tn Valley | Oak Ridge, TN | Our mission at girls incorporated of tennessee valley(gitnv) is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. | $10,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Elevate recovery high school is the only recovery school in the state of tennessee and provides knox county high school students a sober,… | $10,000 |
| Camp Koinonia Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | For a mode of transportation for all of our athletic equipment needed for each sporting event. | $5,000 |
| Muse Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | "To inspire and empowering all children through transformative learning experiences. as a children's steam museum located in east… | $5,000 |
| Thrive (Soar Youth Ministries) | Knoxville, TN | To share the gospel and empower at-risk youth in knoxville through christ-centered relationships and holistic support, addressing their… | $5,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Elevate recovery high school is the only recovery school in the state of tennessee and provides knox county high school students a sober,… | $2,500 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Knoxville, TN | To improve the emotional health and well-being of individuals in healthcare facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement, and… | $2,500 |
| Volunteer Rotary of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | To raise awareness and funds to support sarah moore greene elementary. this event will invite the knoxville community out for a night of… | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610989349101306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4090190
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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