The Slemp Foundation
Accepts applications
The Slemp Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 263 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants263
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$33.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 129 | $30.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 151 | $32.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 263 | $33.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancey Edmonds Smith Trustee 205 Duntreath, Frankfort, KY 40601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | jimsmith1058@gmail.com |
| What to submit | See the foundation's website for information to be submitted. |
| Deadlines | Scholarships: new students 10/31, returning students 07/15 for the following fall semester grants: n |
| Restrictions | Charitable grants must benefit the residents of lee or wise counties, Virginia. Scholarship recipients must be a resident of lee or wise county, Virginia; or a descendant of a resident of either county. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Slemp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 242 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 13 | $90,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,250 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historica | enhancements fund for the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | $275,000 |
| The University of Virginias College at Wise Founda | The C. Bascom Slemp Experiential Bicentennial Scholars fund | $200,000 |
| The University of Virginias College at Wise Founda | Appalachian Writing Program | $100,000 |
| Pro-Art Association A Chapter of the Virginia Muse | W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series; Wise Co. Public Schools Programs; Lee County Schools and Community Programming | $90,000 |
| William King Museum of Art | VanGogh Outreach and Heritage Express Programming in lee and wise counties | $38,500 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | 4-H Camp and Additional Programming - Wise County, Virginia | $35,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | 2024-25 Lee and Wise Counties Concert Series | $30,000 |
| Thomas Walker High | Update Library Facilities | $26,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc | Funding for CAC traveling positions | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historica | the 2025 Gathering at the Gap Music Festival | $20,000 |
| Pro-Art Association A Chapter of the Virginia Muse | 2025 JAM Program | $18,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | 4-H Camp for Lee County, Virginia | $18,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation | Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Lee County, Virginia | $15,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Program Supplies fund, Outdoor Experiences and Volunteer Training fund and Resources fund for Sequoyah Council (Lee and Wise Counties, VA) | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Lee and Wise Counties Programming 2024 | $10,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc | Mountain Laurel Cancer Support and Resource Center nutrition program | $10,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The University of Virginias College at Wise Founda | K - 12 Summer Coding Camp | $10,000 |
| Wise County Humane Society | Spay/Neuter Program | $10,000 |
| Coeburn Middle | Wise County Summer Arts Academy performance of James and the Giant Peach, the Musical 2025 | $9,645 |
| Historical Society of the Pound | to Purchase New Heating System and Display Cabinets | $6,000 |
| Depaul Community Resources | Support for Children in Foster Care, Families in Crisis and Individuals with Disabilities in Lee and Wise Counties, Virginia | $5,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc | Leigh Ann Bolinskey 5K Run/Walk | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Beds for Bedless Children in Lee County, Virginia | $5,000 |
| Union High | Wrestling Team Facility | $5,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | State 4-H Congress Expenses and Other Programming expenses fund | $5,000 |
| St Paul Tomorrow Inc | Lyric Childrens Chorus Programming | $4,100 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Master Gardener Program - Lee County, Virginia | $4,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | New Club Programming - Lee County, Virginia | $4,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Health and Wellness Programming - Lee County, Virginia | $3,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Kathleen's Meal Service Program | $2,500 |
| Stickleyville School Community Center Association | Installation fund - setting up washer and dryer | $1,969 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Nutrition Program - Lee County, Virginia | $1,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary A Edmonds
- Melissa S Jensen
- Pamela Orcutt
- Virginia E Sircy
- James C Smith
- Nancey E Smith
- Melissa S Swatzyna
Questions people ask
Does The Slemp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarships: new students 10/31, returning students 07/15 for the following fall semester grants: n.
How much does The Slemp Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 263 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Slemp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary A Edmonds (Trustee), Melissa S Jensen (Trustee), Pamela Orcutt (Trustee) and Virginia E Sircy (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Slemp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.