Smart Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Smart Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,000 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 | $106,500 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 5 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 2 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Russell Smart 40 West Broad St Suite 500, Greenville, SC 29601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 271-9857, rsmart@windsoraughtry.com |
What Smart Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Greenville University | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Hampton Park Christian School | Kitchen upgrades | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Hoke Smart
- Helen Smart
- Riley Hoke Smart
- Carrie Smart
- Rebecca L Smart
Questions people ask
Does Smart Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Smart Family Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Smart Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Hoke Smart (Trustee), Helen Smart (Trustee), Riley Hoke Smart (Trustee) and Carrie Smart (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Smart Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.