Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 57-0916368 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$52K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
10% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston, SC | Maintain art work on public display | $20,100 |
| Preservation Society | Charleston, SC | Educational | $12,325 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Charleston, SC | Missionary support | $4,000 |
| Spoleto Society | Charleston, SC | Art festival | $4,000 |
| Drayton Hall | Charleston, SC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Aiken Rhett House Museum | Charleston, SC | Property maintenance | $2,500 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | Socioeconomic issues | $2,500 |
| Lancaster History | Lancaster, PA | Student programs | $2,000 |
| Charleston Friends of the Library | Charleston, SC | Summer reading program | $1,000 |
| Charleston Parks Conservatory | Charleston, SC | Horticultural program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,425 | 10 |
| 2023 | $101,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-0916368
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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