Hoke Smith Youmans Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hoke Smith Youmans Trust is a private foundation in Richmond Hill, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$67,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$721,212
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $67,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,000 | 10 | $875,090 |
| 2023 | $67,500 | 8 | $628,037 |
| 2024 | $67,500 | 8 | $675,464 |
| 2025 | $67,500 | 9 | $721,212 |
How to apply
Hoke Smith Youmans Trust 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 Hoke Smith Youmans Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $58,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Children's Home Inc | General operating fund for use by ch | $17,000 |
| Coastal Empire Boy Scouts | General operating fund for use by ch | $10,000 |
| Coastal Emc Foundation | General operating fund for use by ch | $10,000 |
| Coastal Emc Foundation | Helping hands fund | $10,000 |
| Benchmark Adventures Mini | General operating fund for use by ch | $9,000 |
| Liberty County Manna House | General operating fund for use by ch | $3,500 |
| Tri-Country Protective Agency | General operating fund for use by ch | $3,000 |
| Dorchester School Cemetery | General operating fund for use by ch | $2,500 |
| Dorchester Village Civic Center | General operating fund for use by ch | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- E James Burnsed
- John T Woods Jr
- C Joel Osteen
Questions people ask
Does Hoke Smith Youmans Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hoke Smith Youmans Trust give?
$67,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Hoke Smith Youmans Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists E James Burnsed (Trustee), John T Woods Jr (Trustee) and C Joel Osteen (Trustee).
What does Hoke Smith Youmans Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.