Funder directory Tennessee SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION

Private foundation · KNOXVILLE, TN · EIN 204090190

SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$2,500–$20,000

median $10,000

Giving (latest FY)

$176,500

17 grants · FY2025

Assets

$593,239

gives in TN

Human services · 30%Youth development · 24%Housing & shelter · 24%Crime & legal · 12%Arts & culture · 6%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: APPLICATIONS SHOULD SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE. WWW.SFFTN.COM. APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATIONS IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND DETAILS ABOUT THEIR MISSION, PROGRAMS, BENEFICIARIES, GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS, FUNDING SOURCES, AND FUNDING NEEDS.

Deadlines: N/A

Restrictions: THE FOUNDATION REFRAINS FROM FUNDING DEBT RETIREMENT, DEFICIT FUNDING, PROJECTS THAT ARE THE FUNDING RESPONSIBILITY OF FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, TRAVEL/CONFERENCES, POLITICAL LOBBYING, OR REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION MANDATES AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM GRANT RECIPIENTS IN EXCESS OF $50,000. APPLICANTS MUST BE LOCATED IN A TENNESSEE COUNTY INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) KNOX, ANDERSON, ROANE, LOUDON, BLOUNT, SEVIER, JEFFERSON, GRAINGER, AND UNION.

Contact: REED T SMITH · 4909 BALL ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37931 · 8656947756

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
CAMP KOINONIA FOUNDATION INC · KNOXVILLE, TN TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH UNIQUE, NEEDS-BASED PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES. $20,000
EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION · KNOXVILLE, TN TO PROVIDE OVER 3,300 CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH A NETWORK OF CHURCHES AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZAT $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 $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 $20,000
ST MARY'S LEGACY CLINIC INC · KNOXVILLE, TN TO ASSIST WITH THE URGENT HEALTHCARE AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN TENNESSEE. $15,000
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. $10,000
VOLUNTEER ROTARY OF KNOXVILLE · KNOXVILLE, TN TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT SARAH MOORE GREENE ELEMENTARY. THIS EVENT WILL INVITE THE KNOXVILLE CO $1,500
RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS · KNOXVILLE, TN TO IMPROVE THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES BY DELIVERING RECYCLED $2,500
THRIVE (SOAR YOUTH MINISTRIES) · KNOXVILLE, TN TO SHARE THE GOSPEL AND EMPOWER AT-RISK YOUTH IN KNOXVILLE THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED RELATIONSHIPS AND HOLISTIC $5,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.