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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 57-1046595

J M Smith Foundation

A private foundation in Spartanburg, SC. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 102 grants and $539,160 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Feb 28, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $539,160

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $908,352

  • Tax year 2024

    $536,524

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $981,590

  • Tax year 2023

    $539,882

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $1,218,870

  • Tax year 2022

    $623,079

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $1,186,274

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,215,551

    Grants listed
    157
    Assets, end of year
    $1,266,751

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,395,818

    Grants listed
    166
    Assets, end of year
    $1,927,620

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,753,702

    Grants listed
    387
    Assets, end of year
    $1,298,945

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,049,402

    Grants listed
    444
    Assets, end of year
    $3,303,363

Grants paid in 2025

102 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mobile MealsSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $28,200
  2. Grace Baptist ChurchDuncan, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $28,000
  3. First Presbyterian ChurchSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $26,000
  4. Calvary Hmong Alliance Church - SpartanburgSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $17,400
  5. First Baptist Church of SpartanburgSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $17,000
  6. Lake Bowen Baptist ChurchInman, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,400
  7. United Way of the PiedmontSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,274
  8. Chesnee First Baptist ChurchChesnee, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  9. Freedom House Church of GodKnoxville, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  10. Lyman Methodist ChurchLyman, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  11. Mt Zion Baptist ChurchJasper, GA

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  12. New Faith International ChurchSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  13. Northwood Baptist ChurchGreer, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  14. St Francis United Methodist ChurchCary, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  15. Waccamaw Community FoundationMurrells Inlt, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  16. Woodruff Church of GodWoodruff, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  17. Drake Rayden Foundation - SimpsonvilleSimpsonville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  18. Kings Players Youth MinistryProspect, KY

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $14,000
  19. Mitchell Road Presbyterian ChurchGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $13,000
  20. Southside Community ChurchParagould, AR

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $12,762
  21. Nettleton Baptist ChurchJonesboro, AR

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $12,000
  22. Oneal Church of GodGreer, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $11,000
  23. Quogue Wildlife RefugeQuogue, NY

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $10,000
  24. Spartanburg Philharmonic OrchestraSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $10,000
  25. Illumi NationsAlpharetta, GA

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $9,000
  26. Northfield ChurchGallatin, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $8,000
  27. South Carolina Charities IncGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $7,200
  28. Grace ChurchGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $7,000
  29. West Springs Baptist ChurchPauline, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $7,000
  30. Pearl FoundationBoiling SPGS, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $7,000
  31. Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $6,400
  32. SC School for the Deaf & BlindSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $5,500
  33. St Luke's Free ClinicSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $5,500
  34. Ballet SpartanburgSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $5,000
  35. Spartanburg Humane SocietySpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $4,124
  36. Big Brothersbig SistersSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $4,000
  37. Morningside Baptist ChurchSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $4,000
  38. North American Friends of Great DixterDorset, VT

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $4,000
  39. Quogue Library SocietyQuogue, NY

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $4,000
  40. Zion Hill Baptist ChurchSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $4,000
  41. Spartanburg Methodist CollegeSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $3,500
  42. Boiling Springs First BaptistBoiling Springs, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $3,400
  43. Men of ValorAntioch, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $3,000
  44. Spartanburg Community BandBoiling SPGS, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $3,000
  45. Tyger River Presbyterian ChurchMoore, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $3,000
  46. Pi Kappa Alpha FoundationMemphis, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,800
  47. Fulton Presbyterrian Church PcaGreer, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,700
  48. Healthy SmilesSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,500
  49. Boys & Girls Club of the UpstateSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  50. Community Foundation of the LowcountryHilton Head, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  51. Etv Endowment of South CarolinaColumbia, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  52. James F Byrnes FoundationColumbia, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  53. Newberry CollegeNewberry, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  54. Shriners Hospitals for Children - GVLGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  55. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  56. Trees UpstateGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  57. Amy's Angels Dog RescueKings MTN, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  58. Buncombe Street United Methodist ChurchGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  59. Family Worship CenterFlorence, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $2,000
  60. Bluffton Community KitchenBluffton, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,500
  61. Deep Well ProjectHilton Head Island, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,500
  62. Onespartanburg IncSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,300
  63. Agape to the NationGallatin, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  64. Amber Gill Scholarship FundParagould, AR

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  65. Boy Scouts of AmericaSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  66. David M Carmines Memorial FoundationHilton Head, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  67. Harvest Time Baptist ChurchMarion, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  68. Heritage Classic FoundationHilton Head, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  69. Hub City WritersSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  70. Public Education PartnersGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  71. Spartanburg Regional FoundationSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  72. The Salvation Army - BeaufortBeaufort, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  73. Wounded Warrior Project TennesseeNashville, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  74. YMCA - Willis RoadSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  75. Chapman Cultural CenterSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  76. Community Foundation of Western NCAsheville, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  77. Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy CenterGallatin, TN

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  78. Hospice Care of SCSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  79. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  80. Sonshine ClubSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  81. United Services Organizations IncWashington, DC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  82. USC UpstateSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  83. Yorkville Cemetery AssociationYork, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $1,000
  84. Mon Valley Youth & Teen AssociationDonora, PA

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $900
  85. Una First Free Will Baptist ChurchUna, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $700
  86. Baisden Volunteer Fire DepartmentBaisden, WV

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $650
  87. Recovery Partners of VermontBurlington, VT

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $600
  88. AcrnRutherfordton, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $600
  89. Vermont FoodbankBarre, VT

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $600
  90. Adult Learning CenterSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $500
  91. Fire Pit RanchMoore, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $500
  92. Childrens Cancer Partners - CarolinasSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $500
  93. PalSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $500
  94. SC Pharmacy FoundationColumbia, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $500
  95. The Children's Museum of the UpstateGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $250
  96. SC Etv EndowmentSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200
  97. Shifa Free ClinicMt Pleasant, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200
  98. 2819 ChurchAtlanta, GA

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200
  99. Chestnut Ridge United Methodist ChurchEfland, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200
  100. Lake Junaluska Annual FundLake Junaluska, NC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200
  101. Spartanburg Soup KitchenSpartanburg, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200
  102. USC FoundationColumbia, SC

    Unrestricted charitable contribution

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development1 grant $14,00020% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $9,80014% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $9,25013% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation1 grant $7,20010% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $7,00010% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $4,0006% of the total
  7. 11 other causes15 grants $17,55026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. South Carolina71 grants $401,648
  2. Tennessee8 grants $32,800
  3. Arkansas3 grants $25,762
  4. Georgia3 grants $23,200
  5. North Carolina7 grants $19,000
  6. Kentucky1 grant $14,000
  7. New York2 grants $14,000
  8. Vermont3 grants $5,200
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $1,000
  10. Iowa1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rob BarrettPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tammy DevineSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Terry CashDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joe StrayerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Wade LewisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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