Wilbur S Smith and Stephanie E Smith-Phillips Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 55-0798231 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$18K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
11% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Foundation | Charleston, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $5,000 |
| Saint James School | Hagerstown, MD | General fund for charity's mission | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $5,000 |
| Bridge Betwen Animal Rescue | Fort Mills, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $2,500 |
| Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $1,500 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $1,500 |
| Charleston Day School | Charleston, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $1,500 |
| Almost Home Feline Refuge Inc | Mount Pleasant, SC | General fund for charity's mission | $1,000 |
| Lander Univ Foundation-Returned Ck | Greenwood, SC | General fund for charity's mission | -$5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103735
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0798231
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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