Dick Smith Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Dick Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,940 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$176,940
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$759,361
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $132,690 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,690 | 14 | $762,749 |
| 2023 | $132,690 | 16 | $813,845 |
| 2024 | $176,940 | 14 | $759,361 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Brian K Smith 9940 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 256-6600 |
What Dick Smith Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 12 | $155,340 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Cole | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Family Shelter | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $24,000 |
| Baptist Convention of New England | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $18,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Prisma Health Midlands Foundation | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Jubilee Academy | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Richland County Sheriff's Foundation | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Christian Ministries International Inc | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $3,840 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ International | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $3,600 |
| Clemson University | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Tracy's Camp | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Anderson University | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian K Smith
- David W Smith
Questions people ask
Does Dick Smith Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dick Smith Foundation Inc give?
$176,940 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Dick Smith Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian K Smith (President/Treasurer) and David W Smith (Vice President).
What does Dick Smith Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.