Guilford Houston Smith JR Charitable Trust

EIN 45-3455653 · AL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$23K Funds in AL, MS, TN
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Guilford Houston Smith JR Charitable Trust based in AL paid 7 grants totaling $121K to 7 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $28.4K, with a median of $23K. Its largest recipients included ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF & BLIND FOUNDATION INC, THE SALVATION ARMY, and PRESBYTERIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,217,659
Giving (latest yr)
$121,034
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$23K
Recipients
7
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind Foundation Inc$28,443
  • The Salvation Army$28,443
  • Presbyterian Home for Children$24,207
  • Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches$22,997
  • Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults Camp Ascca$8,472

Where grants went

  • Alabama$85,329 · 5 grants
  • Mississippi$28,443 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$7,262 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

The Salvation Army
Jackson, MS
Donation
$28,443
Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind Foundation Inc
Talladega, AL
Donation
$28,443
Presbyterian Home for Children
Talladega, AL
Donation
$24,207
Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches
Montgomery, AL
Donation
$22,997
Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults Camp Ascca
Jacksons Gap, AL
Donation
$8,472
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Donation
$7,262
First Presbyterian Church of Tuskegee Alabama
Tuskegee, AL
Donation
$1,210

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Guilford Houston Smith JR Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Guilford Houston Smith JR Charitable Trust is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Guilford Houston Smith JR Charitable Trust reported 7 itemized grants totaling $121K. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $28.4K (median $23K).

Recent recipients include ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF & BLIND FOUNDATION INC, THE SALVATION ARMY, PRESBYTERIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Guilford Houston Smith JR Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Alabama, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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