Claude F Smith Foundation Inc
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Pinehurst, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $26.
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Claude F Smith Foundation Inc gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,333
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,333
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,333
- Total assets
- $113,742
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Claude F Smith Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uncp ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Claude F Smith Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 514% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $45K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncp Pembroke, NC | Facilities Improvement | $33,333 |
Ready to take the next step with Claude F Smith Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,742 | $26 | $33,333 | $33,333 | 1 | $33,333 | $26 | $6,490 |
| 2023 | $147,049 | $31 | $8,333 | $8,333 | 1 | $8,333 | $31 | $7,566 |
| 2022 | $155,351 | $20,036 | $46,500 | $45,000 | 2 | $46,000 | — | $8,895 |
| 2021 | $181,815 | $40 | $16,500 | $15,000 | 2 | $16,000 | — | $9,698 |
| 2020 | $198,275 | $5,043 | $26,500 | $25,000 | 3 | — | — | $10,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claude F Smith Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc is led by Claudia Robinette, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia Robinette
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Robinette
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Claude F Smith Foundation Inc
How much does Claude F Smith Foundation Inc give each year?
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Claude F Smith Foundation Inc?
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Claude F Smith Foundation Inc operate?
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Claude F Smith Foundation Inc's EIN?
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3869380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Claude F Smith Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Claude F Smith Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in North Carolina
Grace Graves Huggins Foundation
Egg Harbor, WI
Assets
$115
Grants
3
Total Given
$383K
Charles a Cannon Trust No 1
Concord, NC
The trust supports named charitable beneficiaries in areas including healthcare, human services, higher education, churches, and community projects, primarily in North Carolina, with some funding in South Carolina. Its 2026 grants ranged from $5,000 to $6.45 million, with a median of $48,000. It accepts applications only from named beneficiaries and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$415.5M
Grants
133
Total Given
$16.8M
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina Community Foundation supports charitable organizations and community programs in areas such as human services, education, youth development, health, food and nutrition, and the arts. Its typical grant was $15,000 in 2025; it serves communities statewide, with an emphasis on rural North Carolina, and accepts applications through specific affiliate, giving-circle, and other grant programs.
Assets
$569.1M
Grants
732
Total Given
$30.6M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
State Employees Credit Union Foundation
Raleigh, NC
The foundation funds capital projects, regional or statewide programs, and organizational capacity building that strengthen North Carolina communities; it favors projects with broad or replicable impact and does not fund operating budgets or shortfalls. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $1 million, with a median of $2,500. Applications are accepted at any time and typically reviewed semiannually.
Assets
$61.0M
Grants
1,806
Total Given
$17.4M
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Foundation For The Carolinas funds education and youth development, environmental and wildlife work, health and human services, and animal welfare, with a reported median grant of $25,000 in 2024. Its competitive programs focus on Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Carolinas, and specific local communities, while donor-advised funds may support eligible nonprofits more broadly; it accepts applications for some competitive grants, but most grants are recommended by fund advisors and have no application process.
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
1,605
Total Given
$609.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Claude F Smith Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/claude-f-smith-foundation-inc-morg_77de06b52c8f4bdd8875e57a0a8a7e70
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_223869380_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Claude F Smith Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/claude-f-smith-foundation-inc-morg_77de06b52c8f4bdd8875e57a0a8a7e70},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-20. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Claude F Smith Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Claude F Smith Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?