Smith Vicars Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 26-1607153 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$404K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $110,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Recovery | Las Vegas, NV | Operational support | $250,000 |
| University of Virginia Alumni Association | Charlottesville, VA | Fund for free expression and diversity | $250,000 |
| The Blue Ridge Center | Charlottesville, VA | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Operational support | $110,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | Charlottesville, VA | 2025 camper financial aid, campership fund, and med korner capital campaign | $102,500 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Educational Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Supplemental instruction program | $100,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona, VA | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | Critical home repairs | $40,000 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Salem, VA | Operational support | $25,000 |
| The Paramount Theater | Charlottesville, VA | Operational support | $9,000 |
| Cardinal News | Roanoke, VA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Rockfish Wildlife Sancutuary | Shipman, VA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry | Buckingham, VA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Albemarle County Rotary Club Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable fundraiser | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,104,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $598,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $535,200 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641779349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1607153
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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