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John I Smith Charities Inc

Greer, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570806327  ·  Private foundation

John I Smith Charities Inc is a South Carolina-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.6M in annual giving against $24.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 263 grants for John I Smith Charities Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.6M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$24.7M
Assets (FY2021)
263
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What John I Smith Charities Inc funds

John I Smith Charities Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, domestic violence, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesolder adultsveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Davidson University
DONATION
Davidson, NC$195K2021
The Riley Institute at Furman University
SUPPORT THE RILEY INSTITUTE AT FURMAN
Greenville, SC$150K2024
Greenville Tech Foundation
SUPPORT THEIR "STUDENT EMERGENCY NEEDS FUND" & CARING CORNERS FOOD PANTRY
Greenville, SC$125K2024

How to apply for funding from John I Smith Charities Inc

From John I Smith Charities Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about John I Smith Charities Inc

Does John I Smith Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — John I Smith Charities Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does John I Smith Charities Inc fund?
John I Smith Charities Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Davidson University, The Riley Institute at Furman University, Greenville Tech Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does John I Smith Charities Inc give in grants?
John I Smith Charities Inc reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.5M over 263 grants.
Where is John I Smith Charities Inc located?
John I Smith Charities Inc is based in Greer, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570806327.
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About this profile. This page is built from John I Smith Charities Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John I Smith Charities Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.