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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. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.6M in annual giving against $24.7M in assets. This page documents the 263 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for John I Smith Charities Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$24.7M
Total assets
263
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John I Smith Charities Inc, by amount:

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
Presbyterian College
FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
Clinton, SC$120K2024
Columbia Seminary
FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
Decatur, GA$120K2024
Greenville Tech Foundation
DONATION
Greenville, SC$115K2021
Presbyterian College
FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
Clinton, SC$105K2023
Davidson College
SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Davidson, NC$100K2024
Furman University
DONATION
Greenville, SC$100K2021
Columbia Theological Seminary
DONATION
Decatur, GA$100K2021
Presbyterian College
DONATION
Clinton, SC$100K2021
Pendleton Place Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greenville, SC$100K2025
Columbia Seminary
UNRESTRICTED
Decatur, GA$100K2025
Davidson College
DONATION
Davidson, NC$100K2020
Columbia Theological Seminary
DONATION
Decatur, GA$100K2020

John I Smith Charities Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.5M
2020$1.4M
2021$1.6M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.4M
2025$1.3M

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. Recent recipients include Davidson University, The Riley Institute at Furman University, Greenville Tech Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John I Smith Charities Inc give in grants?
John I Smith Charities Inc reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. 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.