Smith Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-6040787 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$270K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Educational Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Gift | $30,000 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | Burlington, NC | Gift | $20,000 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | Burlington, NC | Gift | $20,000 |
| Front Street United Methodist Chur | Burlington, NC | Gift | $20,000 |
| The Lamb's Chapel | Burlington, NC | Gift | $20,000 |
| Alamance County Economic Development Foundation | Burlington, NC | Gift | $10,000 |
| Greensboro Day School | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $10,000 |
| J Harold Smith Carolina Scholars Fu | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Gift | $10,000 |
| Old North State Council Boy Scouts of America | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $10,000 |
| The Burlington School | Burlington, NC | Gift | $10,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | Gift | $10,000 |
| Alamance Community College Foundati | Graham, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Come and See Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Gift | $7,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Methodist Home for Children | Raleigh, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Swing Pals Inc | Durham, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Uncg - Alyse S Cooper | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $7,500 |
| Greensboro Chamber | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $5,000 |
| National Christian Foundation of South Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Gift | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Fine Wines Society | Winstonsalem, NC | Gift | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Folk Festival | Greensboro, NC | Gift | $5,000 |
| Red Oak United Methodist Church | Red Oak, NC | Gift | $5,000 |
| Positive Attitude Youth Center | Burlington, NC | Gift | $2,500 |
| Ralph Scott Life Services | Burlington, NC | Gift | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $132,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $109,833 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612109349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6040787
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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