J M Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J M Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $539,160 in 102 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $28,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$539,160
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$28,200
- Assets$908,352
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $536,524 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $539,882 | 107 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $536,524 | 108 | $981,590 |
| 2025 | $539,160 | 102 | $908,352 |
How to apply
J M Smith Foundation 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 J M Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 71 | $401,648 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $32,800 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $25,762 |
| Georgia | 3 | $23,200 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $19,000 |
| New York | 2 | $14,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $14,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $5,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Meals | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $28,200 |
| Grace Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $28,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $26,000 |
| Calvary Hmong Alliance Church - Spartanburg | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $17,400 |
| First Baptist Church of Spartanburg | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $17,000 |
| Lake Bowen Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,400 |
| United Way of the Piedmont | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,274 |
| Chesnee First Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Freedom House Church of God | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Lyman Methodist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Mt Zion Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| New Faith International Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Northwood Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| St Francis United Methodist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Waccamaw Community Foundation | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Woodruff Church of God | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Drake Rayden Foundation - Simpsonville | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Kings Players Youth Ministry | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $14,000 |
| Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $13,000 |
| Southside Community Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $12,762 |
| Nettleton Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Oneal Church of God | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $11,000 |
| Quogue Wildlife Refuge | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Illumi Nations | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $9,000 |
| Northfield Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| South Carolina Charities Inc | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $7,200 |
| Grace Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| West Springs Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| Pearl Foundation | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| Wofford College | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $6,400 |
| SC School for the Deaf & Blind | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| St Luke's Free Clinic | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| Ballet Spartanburg | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg Humane Society | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,124 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Morningside Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| North American Friends of Great Dixter | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Quogue Library Society | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Zion Hill Baptist Church | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rob Barrett
- Tammy Devine
- Terry Cash
- Joe Strayer
- Wade Lewis
Questions people ask
Does J M Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J M Smith Foundation give?
$539,160 in tax year 2025, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs J M Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rob Barrett (President), Tammy Devine (Secretary/Treasurer), Terry Cash (Director) and Joe Strayer (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does J M Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.