Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bluefield, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $51,000 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 23 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 24 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey L Farmer P O Box 950, Bluefield, WV 24701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | 0000000000 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit written request for funds to above individual, outlining their organization and its purpose and reason for request |
| Restrictions | General geographic area of southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia |
What Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 18 | $42,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $10,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Southeast WV Chapter | Emergency services in | $5,500 |
| Salvation Army | Homeless services | $5,000 |
| A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry | Food pantry | $4,500 |
| Bluefield Union Mission | Meeting social, physical | $4,000 |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank | Community | $4,000 |
| Historic Crab Orchard Museum | Cultural heritage center | $3,000 |
| Tender Mercies Ministries | Food pantry | $3,000 |
| Bluefield Beautification Commission | New landscape at the art | $2,500 |
| Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp | Cultural heritage center | $2,500 |
| Hinton Area Foundation Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Holiday of lights | $2,000 |
| The Barter Foundation | To support project | $2,000 |
| Bluefield University | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Mercer County Fair | Donation | $2,000 |
| Westminster at Wade Inc | Donation | $2,000 |
| Marys Cradle | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Buckskin Council Inc Boy Scouts of America | Support bsa in wv, va & ky | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Teen Challenge | Residential training | $1,000 |
| Children's Home Society of WV | Child welfare | $1,000 |
| Read Aloud West Virginia of Mercer Cnty | Literacy | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia | Gift to make a wish for a | $1,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries | Assist individuals with | $1,000 |
| The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias Inc | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- First Community Bank
- Roger L Phipps
- Jeffrey L Farmer
- Sam Hill
Questions people ask
Does Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Community Bank (Trustee), Roger L Phipps (Selection Committee), Jeffrey L Farmer (Selection Committee) and Sam Hill (Selection Committee).
What does Frank Litz Smoot Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and arts and culture.