J Smith Howell Foundation
Accepts applications
J Smith Howell Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $5,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,000 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 22 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 23 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Center for Scholarship Admin 4320 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 268-3363 |
| What to submit | ONLINE AT www.csascholars.org/howell/index.php |
| Deadlines | March 21 |
| Restrictions | VIEW ONLINE AT www.csascholars.org/howell/index.php |
What J Smith Howell Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 23 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University FBO Emma Grindstaf | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Lindsey Batts | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Memory Frapp | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel H FBO Raylee Knott | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Kenneth Lail | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Wesley Morgan | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel H FBO Emma Shook | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Wingate University FBO Laisha Aguirre Roque | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of North Carolina - Charlotte FBO Parker Mullinax | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel H FBO Carson Phillips | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Colton Rose | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Krisalee Williams | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Donovan Carpenter | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| East Carolina University FBO Brooke Phillips | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Kinleigh Queen | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| North Carolina State University FBO Connor Savugot | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Nathanael Shope | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Appalachian State University FBO Caleb Turpin | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College FBO Tomas Adams | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Southwestern Community College FBO Kylie Donaldson | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Appalachian State University FBO Aidan Holder | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO William Joyner | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Western Carolina University FBO Mary Nicholson | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does J Smith Howell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 21.
How much does J Smith Howell Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs J Smith Howell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does J Smith Howell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.