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Henry Laird Smith Foundation is a private trust based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Equitable Trust Co Co-Ttee. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $7.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, Kentucky and New York. According to available records, Henry Laird Smith Foundation has made 294 grants totaling $3.7M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $692K and $1.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 100 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 103 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Kentucky, New York, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 70 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Henry Laird Smith Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 294 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, KY, NY.
Henry Laird Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $3.7M across 294 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200K.
Henry Laird Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Henry Laird Smith Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equitable Trust Company | CO-TRUSTEE | $75K | $0 | $75K |
| Overton T Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret S Warner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Russell O Stewart | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$799K
Total Assets
$11.5M
Fair Market Value
$14.1M
Net Worth
$11.5M
Grants Paid
$692K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$657K
Total Grants
294
Total Giving
$3.7M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
103
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of The Good ShepherdDONATION | Brentwood, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Lexington ClinicDONATION | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| Step By StepDONATION | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| The HermitageDONATION | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Second HarvestDONATION | Nashville, TN | $200K | 2023 |
| Harpeth Hall SchoolDONATION | Nashville, TN | $126K | 2023 |
| The Land Trust For TennesseeDONATION | Nashville, TN | $51K | 2023 |
| Siloam Family Health CenterDONATION | Nashville, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center DevelopmentDONATION | Nashville, TN | $40K | 2023 |
| Equal Chance For EducationDONATION | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Cumberland River CompactDONATION | Nashville, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Travelers RestDONATION | Nashville, TN | $19K | 2023 |
| Christ Church CathedralDONATION | Nashville, TN | $18K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S Community HouseDONATION | Nashville, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation Of Williamson CountyDONATION | Franklin, TN | $12K | 2023 |
| John Laird Cemetery AssociationDONATION | Columbia, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Nashville Tree FoundationDONATION | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| High Line Canal ConservancyDONATION | Denver, CO | $9K | 2023 |
| CheekwoodDONATION | Nashville, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| Nashville SymphonyDONATION | Nashville, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Camp Horsin' AroundDONATION | Lexington, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Middle TennesseeDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Children'S HospitalDONATION | Lexington, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lexarts IncDONATION | Lexington, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer CenterDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Meharry Medical CollegeCONTRIBUTION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Warner ParksDONATION | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Virginia Episcopal SchoolDONATION | Lynchburg, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp Sea GullDONATION | Arapahoe, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Harpeth Scholastic Shooting Sports FoundationDONATION | Franklin, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Blue Grass Community FoundationDONATION | Lexington, KY | $3K | 2023 |
| Make-A-WishDONATION | Lexington, KY | $3K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt College Of Arts & SciencesDONATION | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt Law SchoolDONATION | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Battle Ground AcademyDONATION | Franklin, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Educational TelevisionDONATION | Lexington, KY | $2K | 2023 |
| And-Hof Animals Sanctuary For Farm Animals IncDONATION | Catskill, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| St James The Less ScarsdaleDONATION | Scarsdale, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Lexington SchoolDONATION | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of WestchesterDONATION | White Plains, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Bluegrass ConservancyDONATION | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Radnor LakeDONATION | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Saint Augustine ChapelDONATION | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| New York University School Of LawDONATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Kips Bay Boys And Girls ClubDONATION | Bronx, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Casa Of LexingtonDONATION | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| St John'S Episcopal CathedralDONATION | Knoxville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Nashville OperaDONATION | Nashville, TN | $600 | 2023 |
| Centennial Park ConservancyDONATION | Nashville, TN | $600 | 2023 |
| Nashville Public RadioDONATION | Nashville, TN | $500 | 2023 |