Smith Vicars Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Smith Vicars Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$403,566
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $598,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $535,200 | 16 | $530,716 |
| 2024 | $598,000 | 21 | $465,516 |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 14 | $403,566 |
How to apply
Smith Vicars Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Smith Vicars Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $854,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Recovery | Operational support | $250,000 |
| University of Virginia Alumni Association | Fund for free expression and diversity | $250,000 |
| The Blue Ridge Center | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Operational support | $110,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | 2025 camper financial aid, campership fund, and med korner capital campaign | $102,500 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Educational Foundation | Supplemental instruction program | $100,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville | Critical home repairs | $40,000 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Operational support | $25,000 |
| The Paramount Theater | Operational support | $9,000 |
| Cardinal News | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Rockfish Wildlife Sancutuary | Operational support | $5,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Albemarle County Rotary Club Foundation | Charitable fundraiser | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hunter J Smith
- Stuart P Smith
- Randolph H Huffman
- Jill J Whitley
- Bruce E Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Smith Vicars Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith Vicars Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Smith Vicars Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hunter J Smith (Chair & Director), Stuart P Smith (President & Director), Randolph H Huffman (Treasurer & Director) and Jill J Whitley (Secretary & Asst. Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Smith Vicars Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.