Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation
The Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Winchester, Virginia. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation gave $98K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), top state Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $97,968
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- Average grant
- $5,763
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return; these policies should not be treated as current application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3588, Winchester, VA 22604
Phone: (540) 877-2590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of North Carolina - Chap ($5K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($72,968), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, and Pennsylvania. By grant dollars, Virginia accounted for 40%, Maryland 20%, North Carolina 15%, Texas 13%, and Pennsylvania 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $98K (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $72,968 |
| Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Carolina - Chap Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lander University Greenwood, SC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Towson University Towson, MD | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Carolina - Chap Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $91,100 | $99,148 | $97,968 | 17 |
| 2020 | $5,779 | $62,000 | $58,212 | $57,500 | 14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2022 grants were designated for scholarships. The foundation supported individuals and educational institutions. Liberty University Inc., a 2022 recipient, describes its own mission as providing quality collegiate education and training champions for Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $97,968. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $16,484, with a median of $2,500. Recipients included individual recipients in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, and Pennsylvania, as well as Lynchburg College ($2,500), the University of North Carolina - Chap ($2,500), Frostburg State University ($2,500), Lander University ($2,500), and Penn State University ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists W Stuart Hylton as vice president, Michael A Smith as president, and Gerald F Smith Jr as secretary/treasurer.
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation is led by Michael A. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael A. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald F. Smith Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Stuart Hylton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation
How much does Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation gave $98K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,763, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (2 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants).
Does Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
Who are Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of North Carolina - Chap ($5,000 across 2 grants), Lynchburg College ($2,500) and Frostburg State University ($2,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($72,968), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation fund?
The 2022 grants were designated for scholarships. The foundation supported individuals and educational institutions. Liberty University Inc., a 2022 recipient, describes its own mission as providing quality collegiate education and training champions for Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1725608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Gerald F Smith Scholarship Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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