The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $198,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$198,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $179,500 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 | $179,500 | 24 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 27 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert L Edwards 1001 West Fourth Street, Winstonsalem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 607-7314 |
What The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 27 | $198,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of NC at Greensboro School of Education | Education purposes; funding scholarships | $25,000 |
| The Summit School | Technology project at the school; other educational endeavors | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center | For the cc smith stroke fund for stroke research | $25,000 |
| Noble Academy | Empowering students with learning differences to pursue their highest potential within a comprehensive support educational environment | $20,000 |
| Secu Family House | Hospital hospitality house providing affordable lodging in a caring environment for referred adult patients and/or their caregivers who travel to winston-salem for medical treatment | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History | Support of museum of history | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Research to find a cure for deabetes and its complications | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC | Support across northwest nc to bring to life shared vision of hunger-free communities | $6,500 |
| Christ School | Support in recovery from hurricane helene | $6,000 |
| Third Street Education Center | Learning center that serves children in the neighborhood that involves local parents | $5,000 |
| The Randolph County Arts Guild | Provides and connects citizens of randolph county, north carolina with arts opportunities | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Center of Hope | Sheltering homeless; empowering youth; serving seniors; feeding hungry; equipping family | $5,000 |
| Stokes County Arts Council for Art in Education | Art in education -supporting and promoting visual and performing arts in rural stokes county, nc | $4,000 |
| Samaritan Ministries | Providing food, shelter and hope for people | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Northwest North Carolina | Helping all people reach their potential in spirit, mind and body | $3,000 |
| Bookmarks Inc | Place authors in schools to promote love of reading and writing | $3,000 |
| Crisis Control Ministry Inc | Assisting people in forsyth and stokes counties with food, prescription medications and financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments to solve their crisis | $3,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Serves at-risk children, teens, and young adults through age 26 | $3,000 |
| The Arts Council of Winston-Salemforsyth County | Creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout triad region | $3,000 |
| Senior Services Inc | Helping older adults live with dignity | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Promoting scout programs | $2,500 |
| Orange County Justice United | Mental health, preserve existing affordable housing, reentry housing and healthcare access | $2,500 |
| Triangle Day School for Technology & Innovation FD | Assisting school with funds for technology and innovation endeavors | $2,500 |
| Swim for Charlie | To equip children with life-saving water safety skills by providing high-quality instruction | $2,500 |
| The Beloved Community at the Trees | Providing support for all lgbtq+ persons | $2,500 |
| Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation of Winston-Sal | Assistance in rescue and adoption of animals in forsyth count, nc | $2,000 |
| First Tee of the Triad | Impacting lives of numerous children within community giving them access to equipment, golf course facilities and golf instructions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Smith Winborne Self
- Robert L Edwards
- Robert Sheldon
Questions people ask
Does The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc give?
$198,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Smith Winborne Self (Director, Vice President), Robert L Edwards (Director, Secretary, Treasurer) and Robert Sheldon (Director).
What does The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.