Shirley Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
Shirley Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,183 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $674 and the largest $2,765. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,183
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$674
- Largest grant$2,765
- Assets$516,215
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,606 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,042 | 11 | $454,498 |
| 2024 | $40,606 | 14 | $489,710 |
| 2025 | $13,183 | 11 | $516,215 |
How to apply
| Contact | James D Yarbrough PO Box 16477, Greenville, SC 29606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 617-4626 |
| What to submit | A written application with a description of programs for which the contribution is requested; the name of the organization; and the tax status of the organization. |
| Restrictions | No individual grants or loans there are no geographic restrictions but preference goes to Texas sc and local organizations |
What Shirley Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $4,765 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $4,572 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $673 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $673 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Upstate | Statement 127 | $2,765 |
| TL Hanna High School | Statement 127 | $2,000 |
| Individual | Statement 127 | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Statement 127 | $1,822 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | Statement 127 | $730 |
| Individual | Statement 127 | $674 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Statement 127 | $673 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Statement 127 | $673 |
| American Brittany Rescue Inc | Statement 127 | $673 |
| Individual | Statement 127 | $673 |
| Yes to Youth | Statement 127 | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Yarbrough
- Shannon G Pruski
- Daniel C Grainger
Questions people ask
Does Shirley Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Shirley Smith Foundation give?
$13,183 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $674.
Who runs Shirley Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Yarbrough (Trustee), Shannon G Pruski (Trustee) and Daniel C Grainger (Trustee).
What does Shirley Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.