The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 84-3838936 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$17K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$330K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camc Foundation | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted grant for cancer research. | $9,000 |
| Half a Sorrow Foundation | Greenville, SC | Unrestricted grant for suicide prevention. | $3,500 |
| Childrens Therapy Clinic | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted grant for childrens therapy. | $2,500 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted grant for the promotion and preservation of the church. | $2,000 |
| University of Charleston Foundation | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted grant for the promotion of education. | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,250 | 5 |
| 2023 | $8,300 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511829349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3838936
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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