Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,425 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $20,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52,425
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$20,100
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $101,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,000 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $52,425 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc 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 Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $50,425 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbes Museum of Art | Maintain art work on public display | $20,100 |
| Preservation Society | Educational | $12,325 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Missionary support | $4,000 |
| Spoleto Society | Art festival | $4,000 |
| Drayton Hall | Educational | $3,000 |
| Aiken Rhett House Museum | Property maintenance | $2,500 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Socioeconomic issues | $2,500 |
| Lancaster History | Student programs | $2,000 |
| Charleston Friends of the Library | Summer reading program | $1,000 |
| Charleston Parks Conservatory | Horticultural program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah J Smith
- William F Quattlebaum
Questions people ask
Does Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc give?
$52,425 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah J Smith (President) and William F Quattlebaum (Treasurer).
What does Wilbur S Smith and Sally J Smith Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.