William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation is a private foundation in McDonough, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $221,956 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $21,378 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$221,956
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$21,378
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $181,400 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $181,400 | 10 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $221,956 | 10 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James T Chafin III PO Box 2000, McDonough, GA 30253 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (770) 355-9064 |
| What to submit | Typed with a brief description of the request. |
| Restrictions | Social/educational needs of residents of henry county,ga. |
What William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $221,956 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Friend's House A Friend's House | Shelter for youth | $45,000 |
| The Food Pantry the Food Pantry | Food assistance | $40,000 |
| Hands of Hope Medical Clinic Hands of Hope Medical Clinic | Medical assistance | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Together Samaritans Together | Assistance to families | $25,000 |
| The Genealogical Soceity the Genealogical Society | Education | $22,756 |
| Joseph Sams School Joseph Sams School | Scholarships for henry co students | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| The Bridge Wellness South the Bridge Wellness South | Education | $12,000 |
| Crosswalk Crosswalk | Teens & juvenile programs | $8,000 |
| Ferst Readers of Henry Co Ferst Readers of Henry Co | Reading/books | $4,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Hans Broder
- Nancy R Smith
- Hon James T Chafin III
- Allison Ausband
- Mary Lynn Lambert
- Kathy Engeman
- Candace Hoover
Questions people ask
Does William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation give?
$221,956 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $21,378.
Who runs William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hans Broder (President), Nancy R Smith (Vice Preside), Hon James T Chafin III (Treasurer) and Allison Ausband (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does William R & Sara Babb Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.