Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund
Preselected recipients only
Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $4,475 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,325 and the largest $1,325. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4,475
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,325
- Largest grant$1,325
- Assets$93,776
Giving in 2024 was down from $4,725 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,725 | 3 | $84,238 |
| 2024 | $4,475 | 4 | $93,776 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund 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 Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $4,475 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educationa | $1,325 |
| Individual | Education | $1,325 |
| Individual | Education | $1,325 |
| Individual | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Buxton S Copeland
- Bill Davis
- Carl W Blackwood
- Bill Bass
Questions people ask
Does Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund give?
$4,475 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,325.
Who runs Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Buxton S Copeland (Trustee), Bill Davis (Committee Member), Carl W Blackwood (Committee Member) and Bill Bass (Committee Member).
What does Robert L Smith Jr Memorial Education Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.