The James R Smith Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 2001, it operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic activities across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$422K
+240.8% YoY
Grant Count
24
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+127.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted general support to various organizations. Its grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Religious organizations
- Historical preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants in 2023. Recent documented grants include:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,492,082
- Total Revenues: $242,410
- Total Expenses: $239,861
- Investment Income and Dividends: $255,482
- Total Liabilities: $0
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,437,482 | $9,492,082 | $9,689,881 |
| Revenue | $486,916 | $242,410 | $680,109 |
| Expenses | $547,134 | $239,861 | $230,212 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $422,200 | $129,335 | $128,860 |
| Net Investment Income | $360,982 | $135,171 | $590,197 |
| Distributable Amount | $626,244 | $594,314 | $556,027 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTER D SMITH | Trustee | 1 | — |
| ROSS P SMITH | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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