William Harold Smith Charitable Trust
Historical FunderMarion, North Carolina · EIN 56-6526359 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | William H Smith Charitable Trust |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1705, Marion NC 28752 |
| whsmithtrustgmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Written application |
| Deadlines | Established annually |
| Restrictions | See restrictions in application |
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
7% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Techincal Community College | Marion, NC | Schlorshiips | $53,050 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Schlorshiips | $16,500 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Schlorshiips | $14,000 |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | Schlorshiips | $9,000 |
| University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Schlorshiips | $8,000 |
| East Tennessee State Uniiversity | Johnson City, TN | Schlorshiips | $7,000 |
| University of North Carolina - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Schlorshiips | $6,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| University of North Carolina - Asheville | Asheville, NC | Schlorshiips | $4,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Asheville, NC | Schlorshiips | $4,000 |
| Belmont Abby College | Belmont, NC | Schlorshiips | $3,000 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | Schlorshiips | $2,000 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Schlorshiips | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,050 | 13 |
| 2023 | $107,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502609349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6526359
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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