BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / North Carolina / Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

Winstonsalem, North Carolina  ·  EIN 586038145  ·  Private foundation

Based in Winstonsalem, North Carolina, Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc has awarded $84.9M across 1,376 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Wake Forest University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$19.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.9M
Total assets
1,376
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc funds

Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wake Forest University
2026 ANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.PER NOV 2023 AGREEMENT, ZSR TO MAKE FIXED
Winstonsalem, NC$1.2M2023
Wake Forest University
2025 ANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.PER NOV 2023 AGREEMENT, ZSR TO MAKE FIXED
Winstonsalem, NC$1.2M2023
Wake Forest University
2024 ANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.PER NOV 2023 AGREEMENT, ZSR TO MAKE FIXED
Winstonsalem, NC$1.2M2023
Wake Forest University
ANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.PER 11/10/22 AGREEMENT, ZSR TO MAKE FIXED PAYM
Winstonsalem, NC$1.2M2022
Wake Forest University
2027 ANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Winstonsalem, NC$1.2M2024
Wake Forest University
ANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.THE GRANT PAYMENT IS BEING DISCOUNTED AT .35 P
Winstonsalem, NC$1.2M2020
Nc Justice Center
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$1.1M2020
Wake Forest University
CAMPAIGN FOR WFU. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: JOSEPH G. GORDON, NSR, NC MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS, ANNUAL AWARDS TO FACULTY MEMBERS, REYNOLDS PROFESSORS
Winstonsalem, NC$855K2022
Nc Justice Center
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$800K2023
Wake Forest University
2026 CAMPAIGN FOR WFU. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: JOSEPH G. GORDON, NSR, NC MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS, ANNUAL AWARDS TO FACULTY MEMBERS, REYNOLDS PROFE
Winstonsalem, NC$747K2023
Wake Forest University
2024 CAMPAIGN FOR WFU. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: JOSEPH G. GORDON, NSR, NC MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS, ANNUAL AWARDS TO FACULTY MEMBERS, REYNOLDS PROFE
Winstonsalem, NC$747K2023
Wake Forest University
2025 CAMPAIGN FOR WFU. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: JOSEPH G. GORDON, NSR, NC MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS, ANNUAL AWARDS TO FACULTY MEMBERS, REYNOLDS PROFE
Winstonsalem, NC$747K2023
Wake Forest University
CAMPAIGN FOR WAKE FOREST. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: JOSEPH G. GORDON, NSR, NC MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS, ANNUAL AWARDS TO FACULTY MEMBERS, REYNOLDS PR
Winstonsalem, NC$686K2020
Legal Aid of Nc
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HOME DEFENSE PROJECT, WNC DISASTER RELIEF
Raleigh, NC$505K2024
Sit-in Movement Inc
WORLD HERITAGE EXPANSION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION & PROTECTION PROJECT
Greensboro, NC$500K2022

Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$19.6M
2022$20.2M
2023$23.3M
2024$21.7M

How to apply for funding from Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

From Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SUBMISSION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.ZSR.ORG.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at zsr.org.

Is Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

Does Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc fund?
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc give in grants?
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc reported $19.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $84.9M over 1,376 grants.
Where is Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc located?
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc is based in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 586038145.
How can I find foundations similar to Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

Foundations similar to Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

Other North Carolina grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from Z Smith Reynolds Foundation 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 Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.