Smith Family Fund
Historical FunderColumbia, South Carolina · EIN 91-2056433 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JOEL A SMITH III |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 WATEREE AVENUE, COLUMBIA SC 29205 |
| Phone | 8034664294 |
| JOELSMITHIII@MAC.COM | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
50% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoleto Festival USA | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Columbia Film Society | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Overton Park Shell | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Homeless No More | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Youth Foundation | St Louis, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cedar Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept | Cedar Mountain, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Focus Foundation | Brevard, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Youth Villagesmemphis Allies | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Golden Cross Senior Ministries | Cordova, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Living Wright Foundation | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $45,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542759349101109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2056433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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