Smith Family Foundation

EIN 20-4090190 Β· TN Β· NTEE T20

Typical grant ~$10K Funds in TN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Smith Family Foundation based in TN paid 17 grants totaling $176.5K to 14 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $20K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included CAMP KOINONIA FOUNDATION INC, ST MARY'S LEGACY CLINIC INC, and EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$593,239
Giving (latest yr)
$176,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
14
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
9
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Camp Koinonia Foundation Inc$25,000
  • St Mary's Legacy Clinic Inc$25,000
  • Emerald Youth Foundation$20,000
  • Ronald Mcdonald House of Knoxville TN Inc$20,000
  • Wesley House Community Center$20,000

Where grants went

  • Tennessee$176,500 Β· 17 grants

Grants Paid (17)

Emerald Youth Foundation
Knoxville, TN
To Provide Over 3,300 Children, Teens and Young Adults Through a Network of Churches and Faith-based Organizations IN the Heart of Knoxville.
$20,000
Camp Koinonia Foundation Inc
Knoxville, TN
To Serve Individuals With Disabilities With Unique, Needs-based Programs That Enrich Their Lives.
$20,000
Ronald Mcdonald House of Knoxville TN Inc
Knoxville, TN
To Serve As a Home-away-from-home for Families Who Need to Travel to Knoxville Seeking Medicial Treatment for Their Seriously Ill OR Injured Child. They May Stay With US for As Long As Their Child Is Being Treated, All at No Charge to Them. We Hope to Renovate Two Outdoor Play Areas and If Funds Allow, to Update the Interior Playroom As Well Since These Areas Have Received No Upgrades for Close to 20 Years.
$20,000
Wesley House Community Center
Knoxville, TN
To Create a Supportive and Empowering Environment Where Individuals of All Ages Can Access the Resources They Need to Succeed. Wesley House Offers a Variety of Programs That Focus on Youth Development, Senior Engagement, and Family Support, Ensuring That Everyone IN Our Community Has the Opportunity to Live a Healthier, More Stable Life.
$20,000
Knoxville Family Justus Center
Knoxville, TN
Support: One Safe Placea Community-focused Social Services Center IN West Knoxville
$15,000
St Mary's Legacy Clinic Inc
Knoxville, TN
To Assist With the Urgent Healthcare and Relief Efforts IN Tennessee.
$15,000
A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee
Maryville, TN
To Continue the Mission Is to Protect the Most Defenseless Among US, Newborn Infants, by Educating and Informing Women and Communities of Safe, Secret Options Under the Safe Haven Law. Our Goal Is to Save Lives by Increasing the Safe Surrender and Eliminating the Unsafe Abandonment of Newborns IN Every Community of Our State.
$10,000
St Mary's Legacy Clinic Inc
Knoxville, TN
To Assist With the Urgent Healthcare and Relief Efforts IN Tennessee.
$10,000
Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation
Knoxville, TN
Elevate Recovery High School Is the Only Recovery School IN the State of Tennessee and Provides Knox County High School Students a Sober, Safe Learning Environment While on the Path to Recovery.
$10,000
Girls Inc - TN Valley
Oak Ridge, TN
Our Mission at Girls Incorporated of Tennessee Valley(gitnv) Is to Inspire All Girls to Be Strong, Smart, and Bold.
$10,000
Thrive (Soar Youth Ministries)
Knoxville, TN
To Share the Gospel and Empower At-risk Youth IN Knoxville Through Christ-centered Relationships and Holistic Support, Addressing Their Spiritual, Academic, Emotional, and Physical Needs. Thrive Exists to Provide At-risk Youth IN Knoxville With the Support, Resources, and Relationships They Need to Flourish.
$5,000
Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
For a Mode of Transportation for All of Our Athletic Equipment Needed for Each Sporting Event.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Smith Family Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Smith Family Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $176.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $20K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include CAMP KOINONIA FOUNDATION INC, ST MARY'S LEGACY CLINIC INC, EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tennessee, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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