Scsymmes Foundation
Accepts applications
Scsymmes Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $977,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$977,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
63% 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 | $889,300 | 18 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 12 | $17.2 million |
| 2025 | $977,500 | 16 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services 100 N Main St, Winston Salem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 234-1999 |
| What to submit | Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/ symmes. Form can also be obtained by electronic mail by faxing the request to wf at 888-234-1999. |
| Deadlines | March 15th annually for may trustee meeting |
| Restrictions | Grants must have a measurable impact within greenville county, sc. The must be a tax-exempt non profit entity with programs and services consistent with the foundation's missions |
What Scsymmes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 16 | $977,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Tech Charter High School | General operating | $100,000 |
| YMCA Camp Greenville Fred Symmes Chapel | General operating | $100,000 |
| Phillis Wheatley Association | General operating | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation | General operating | $100,000 |
| Livewell Greenville | General operating | $100,000 |
| Greenville Free Medical Clinic | General operating | $55,000 |
| Rebuild Upstate | General operating | $50,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic School | General operating | $50,000 |
| Urban League of the Upstate | General operating | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Upstate Circle of Friends | General operating | $35,000 |
| Center for Developmental Services | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Julie Valentine Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| Greenville Literacy Association Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Greater Good Greenville | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles M Smith
- Susan S Stall
- Moira Stanish
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Scsymmes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15th annually for may trustee meeting.
How much does Scsymmes Foundation give?
$977,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Scsymmes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles M Smith (Co-Trustee), Susan S Stall (Co-Trustee), Moira Stanish (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Scsymmes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.