John I Smith Charities Inc
Accepts applications
John I Smith Charities Inc is a private foundation in Greer, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$30.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million 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 | $1.3 million | 41 | $27.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 40 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 44 | $30.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jefferson V Smith Jr PO Box 1687, Greer, SC 29652 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 259-2574 |
| What to submit | No particular form required |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What John I Smith Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 41 | $1.1 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $115,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Seminary | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Pendleton Place Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Upstate | Funding for disaster relief and military member support | $50,000 |
| Davidson College | Support student scholarships | $50,000 |
| Furman University | Funding riley institute | $50,000 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation | Funding for star center and caring corner food pantry | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian College | Funds for unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| United Ministries | Funding for "the journey from scarcity to sufficiency" project | $50,000 |
| Heritage Institute | Human resources support | $50,000 |
| Meyer Center for Special Children | Funding for an occupational therapist | $50,000 |
| Thornwell | Funding for attatchment-based residential care program | $40,000 |
| SC Governors School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation Inc | Support for meal plan needs | $40,000 |
| Lead Collective | Funding for reach 60-day diversion program | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Greenville | Funding for transformative community programs | $30,000 |
| A Child's Haven | Matching grant for holiday brunch | $25,000 |
| Center for Developmental Services | Support presenting scholarship for 2025 eggs benefit for cds | $25,000 |
| Greer Relief | Support their relocation campaign | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Greenville | Emergency meal kit funding | $25,000 |
| Prisma Health - Upstate | Funding for building new prisma health behavioral health hospital | $25,000 |
| Public Education Partners | Support for strategic focus areas | $25,000 |
| Taylors Free Medical Clinic | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Legacy Early College | Support for campus project | $25,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Family ministry center funding | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum of the Upstate Inc | Support rebuilding the construction zone | $25,000 |
| Greenville Literacy Association | General operations funding | $20,000 |
| Greer Community Outreach Center Inc | Funding for summer camp program for disatvantaged children | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Funds to support smart arts program | $20,000 |
| Upstate Mediation Center | Mediation training program scholarships | $20,000 |
| Senior Action Inc | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Association of Presbyterian Colleges & Universities | Support the presbyterian leadership institute | $15,000 |
| Creative Advancement Centers | After school program | $15,000 |
| Etv Endowment of SC | Childrens educational programs funding | $15,000 |
| Safe Harbor Inc | Emergency shelter services for women support | $15,000 |
| Servants for Sight | Free vision screening support | $15,000 |
| St Clares Home | Mission support | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Cancer Connection | Golf tournament support | $12,000 |
| Fine Arts Center Partners Co the Fine Arts Center | Support scholarships for summer arts programs | $10,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation of SC | Funding for rent for jis rite care center | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Children's Theatre | Support theatre outreach partnerships | $10,000 |
| Pickens Presbyterian Church | Funds to replace facility flooring | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jefferson V Smith Jr
- Elizabeth Clayton
- Travis V Olmert
Questions people ask
Does John I Smith Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does John I Smith Charities Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs John I Smith Charities Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jefferson V Smith Jr (Director, President), Elizabeth Clayton (Director, Vice President) and Travis V Olmert (Director, Treasurer).
What does John I Smith Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.