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Lillian S Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in COLUMBIA, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is William F Quattlebaum. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2011 to $917K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in South Carolina. According to available records, Lillian S Smith Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $205K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $65K in 2020 to $140K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $35K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in South Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Lillian S Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC.
Lillian S Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $205K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $35K.
Lillian S Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lillian S Smith Foundation is headquartered in COLUMBIA, SC.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Smith | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine Snith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William F Quattlebaum | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$83K
Total Assets
$917K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$917K
Grants Paid
$68K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$7K
Distribution Amount
$50K
Total: $910K
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$205K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State MuseumGENERAL USE | Columbia, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| Connie MaxwellGENERAL USE | Greenwood, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| Prisma Health FouindationGENERAL USE | Columbia, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| Coastal Christian Prep SchoolGENERAL USE | Mt Pleasant, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Prisma Health FoundationGENERAL USE | Columbia, SC | $35K | 2020 |
| South Carolina PhilharmoniicGENERAL USE | Columbia, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Central Carolina Comunity FdGENERAL USE | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2020 |
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