The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWinstonsalem, North Carolina · EIN 20-3631059 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$198K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT L EDWARDS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 WEST FOURTH STREET, WINSTONSALEM NC 27101 |
| Phone | 3366077314 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nc at Greensboro School of Education | Greensboro, NC | Education purposes; funding scholarships | $25,000 |
| The Summit School | Winstonsalem, NC | Technology project at the school; other educational endeavors | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center | Winstonsalem, NC | For the cc smith stroke fund for stroke research | $25,000 |
| Noble Academy | Grensboro, NC | Empowering students with learning differences to pursue their highest potential within a comprehensive support educational environment | $20,000 |
| Secu Family House | Winstonsalem, NC | Hospital hospitality house providing affordable lodging in a caring environment for referred adult patients and/or their caregivers who… | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History | Raleigh, NC | Support of museum of history | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Charlotte, NC | Research to find a cure for deabetes and its complications | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Nc | Winstonsalem, NC | Support across northwest nc to bring to life shared vision of hunger-free communities | $6,500 |
| Christ School | Arden, NC | Support in recovery from hurricane helene | $6,000 |
| Third Street Education Center | Greenville, NC | Learning center that serves children in the neighborhood that involves local parents | $5,000 |
| The Randolph County Arts Guild | Asheboro, NC | Provides and connects citizens of randolph county, north carolina with arts opportunities | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Center of Hope | Winstosalem, NC | Sheltering homeless; empowering youth; serving seniors; feeding hungry; equipping family | $5,000 |
| Stokes County Arts Council for Art in Education | Danbury, NC | Art in education -supporting and promoting visual and performing arts in rural stokes county, nc | $4,000 |
| Samaritan Ministries | Winstonsalem, NC | Providing food, shelter and hope for people | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Northwest North Carolina | Winstonsalem, NC | Helping all people reach their potential in spirit, mind and body | $3,000 |
| Bookmarks Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | Place authors in schools to promote love of reading and writing | $3,000 |
| Crisis Control Ministry Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | Assisting people in forsyth and stokes counties with food, prescription medications and financial assistance with rent, mortgage and… | $3,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Winstonsalem, NC | Serves at-risk children, teens, and young adults through age 26 | $3,000 |
| The Arts Council of Winston-Salemforsyth County | Winstonsalem, NC | Creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout triad region | $3,000 |
| Senior Services Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | Helping older adults live with dignity | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Raleigh, NC | Promoting scout programs | $2,500 |
| Orange County Justice United | Chapel Hill, NC | Mental health, preserve existing affordable housing, reentry housing and healthcare access | $2,500 |
| Triangle Day School for Technology & Innovation Fd | Durham, NC | Assisting school with funds for technology and innovation endeavors | $2,500 |
| Swim for Charlie | Durham, NC | To equip children with life-saving water safety skills by providing high-quality instruction | $2,500 |
| The Beloved Community at the Trees | Durham, NC | Providing support for all lgbtq+ persons | $2,500 |
| Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation of Winston-Sal | Winstonsalem, NC | Assistance in rescue and adoption of animals in forsyth count, nc | $2,000 |
| First Tee of the Triad | Clemmons, NC | Impacting lives of numerous children within community giving them access to equipment, golf course facilities and golf instructions | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $179,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542829349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3631059
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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