Private foundation · EIN 57-0806327

John I Smith Charities Inc

Accepts applications

Greer, SC

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-07-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202523499349100407
Total assets (EOY)$23,432,448
Grants paid$1,252,000
Typical (median) grant$25,000
Grants listed44
Giving in home state (SC)87%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K20
$25K–$100K22
$100K+2

Smallest $5,000 · Largest $100,000

Geographic focus

SC
87%
GA
9%
NC
4%

Common purposes

fundingscholarshipscenterfundsinstituteprojectcaremealemergencyhealthrebuildingsummerartsdisasterrelief

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$1,345,000$23,139,18141
2023$1,382,000$22,929,01140
2024$1,252,000$23,432,44844

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactJEFFERSON V SMITH JR
AddressPO BOX 1687, GREER, SC, 29652
Phone8642592574
Form & materialsNO PARTICULAR FORM REQUIRED
DeadlinesNO DEADLINES
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Columbia SeminaryDECATUR, GAUNRESTRICTED$100,000
Pendleton Place IncGREENVILLE, SCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100,000
American Red Cross UpstateGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR DISASTER RELIEF AND MILITARY MEMBER SUPPORT$50,000
Davidson CollegeDAVIDSON, NCSUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS$50,000
Furman UniversityGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING RILEY INSTITUTE$50,000
Greenville Tech FoundationGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR STAR CENTER AND CARING CORNER FOOD PANTRY$50,000
Presbyterian CollegeCLINTON, SCFUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED USE$50,000
United MinistriesGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR "THE JOURNEY FROM SCARCITY TO SUFFICIENCY" PROJECT$50,000
Heritage InstituteGREENVILLE, SCHUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT$50,000
Meyer Center For Special ChildrenGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST$50,000
ThornwellCLINTON, SCFUNDING FOR ATTATCHMENT-BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM$40,000
Sc Governors School For The Arts & Humanities Foundation IncGREENVILLE, SCSUPPORT FOR MEAL PLAN NEEDS$40,000
Lead CollectiveGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR REACH 60-DAY DIVERSION PROGRAM$30,000
Ymca Of GreenvilleGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS$30,000
A Child'S HavenGREENVILLE, SCMATCHING GRANT FOR HOLIDAY BRUNCH$25,000
Center For Developmental ServicesGREENVILLE, SCSUPPORT PRESENTING SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2025 EGGS BENEFIT FOR CDS$25,000
Greer ReliefGREER, SCSUPPORT THEIR RELOCATION CAMPAIGN$25,000
Meals On Wheels GreenvilleGREENVILLE, SCEMERGENCY MEAL KIT FUNDING$25,000
Prisma Health - UpstateGREENVILLE, SCFUNDING FOR BUILDING NEW PRISMA HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL$25,000
Public Education PartnersGREENVILLE, SCSUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS$25,000
Taylors Free Medical ClinicTAYLORS, SCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$25,000
Legacy Early CollegeGREENVILLE, SCSUPPORT FOR CAMPUS PROJECT$25,000
Miracle Hill Ministries IncGREENVILLE, SCFAMILY MINISTRY CENTER FUNDING$25,000
Children'S Museum Of The Upstate IncGREENVILLE, SCSUPPORT REBUILDING THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE$25,000
Greenville Literacy AssociationGREENVILLE, SCGENERAL OPERATIONS FUNDING$20,000
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