David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,000 | 45 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $114,000 | 37 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 34 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $35,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $24,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $9,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS) Research fund led by Dr. Elena MacFarlane | $35,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Community Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Furniture Craftsmanship | 9 month Comprehensive Program | $15,000 |
| Holderness School | Financial Aid Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Roper St Francis Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | The Head of the Charles fundraising program and the Let's Row Program | $7,500 |
| Harvard Magazine Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Stud | Griffin Fund | $5,000 |
| Taft School Corporation | Marina C. Petersen '06 Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| The Medical University of South Carolina Foundatio | the Children's Hospital | $5,000 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Pattisons D R E A M Academy | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Trident Head Injury Support Group | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Litchfield Montessori School Inc | Art Program | $2,500 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The I on Trust | Lighting for West Lake | $2,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fontana Regional Library | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Need More Outdoors | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Outward Bound School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| South Carolina Wildlife Federation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The I on Trust | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Western Carolina Pregnancy Care | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bantam Cinema & Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Litchfield Community Center Inc | Annual Appeal fund | $500 |
| Meow Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pet Helpers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| San Diego Humane Society and S P C A | Veterinary Care fund | $500 |
| San Diego Humane Society and S P C A | Animal Care fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Wyniard Smith
- David S Smith
- Leslie W Smith
Questions people ask
Does David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Wyniard Smith (Dir, Pres), David S Smith (Dir, VP, Sec) and Leslie W Smith (Dir, Treas).
What does David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.