James C and Linda F Smith Charitable Tr

EIN 33-6355754 · VA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4K Funds in NC, WA, DC +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, James C and Linda F Smith Charitable Tr based in VA paid 12 grants totaling $63.4K to 12 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $20K, with a median of $4K. Its largest recipients included church of divine man, Homage Senior Services, and Durham Academy. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$830,756
Giving (latest yr)
$63,400
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$4K
Recipients
12
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • church of divine man$20,000
  • Homage Senior Services$6,700
  • Durham Academy$5,000
  • Friends of OCDSS$5,000
  • world wildlife fund$5,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$27,200 · 7 grants
  • Washington$26,700 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Vermont$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

church of divine man
Everett, WA
Support Church Activities/Food Pantry
$20,000
Homage Senior Services
Everett, WA
support seniors and people with disabilities in Snohomish County.
$6,700
Friends of OCDSS
Hillsborough, NC
Meet the immediate needs of individuals and families who are clients of Orange County DSS
$5,000
Durham Academy
Durham, NC
Provide funds for the Durham Acadamy Scholarship Fund for needy students.
$5,000
world wildlife fund
washington, DC
conserve and restore biodiversity
$5,000
Independent Animal Rescue
Durham, NC
To provide funding for the care of homeless animals
$4,000
Paws4ever
Mebane, NC
To provide funding for the care of homeless animals
$4,000
Chatham Animal Rescue
Pittsboro, NC
To provide funding for the care of homeless animals
$4,000
Carolina Tiger Rescue
Pittsboro, NC
Protecting wild cats
$4,000
Swing it to End it
Vinton, VA
To support research and provide education related to Alzheimer's
$2,500
Shelburne Farms
Shelburne, VT
Provide education for a sustainable future
$2,000
Carolla Wild Horse Fund
Corolla, NC
To provide funding for the care of wild horses
$1,200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. James C and Linda F Smith Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, James C and Linda F Smith Charitable Tr reported 12 itemized grants totaling $63.4K. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $20K (median $4K).

Recent recipients include church of divine man, Homage Senior Services, Durham Academy, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

James C and Linda F Smith Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

James C and Linda F Smith Charitable Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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