The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc gave $17K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,250
- +107.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,450
- +66.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $296,924
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (80% 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 The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camc Foundation ($9K). Together the top 5 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $17K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camc Foundation Charleston, WV | Unrestricted Grant for Cancer Research. | $9,000 |
| Half a Sorrow Foundation Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Grant for Suicide Prevention. | $3,500 |
| Childrens Therapy Clinic Charleston, WV | Unrestricted Grant for Childrens Therapy. | $2,500 |
| Christ Church United Methodist Charleston, WV | Unrestricted grant for the promotion and preservation of the church. | $2,000 |
| University of Charleston Foundation Charleston, WV | Unrestricted Grant for the Promotion of Education. | $250 |
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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 | $296,924 | $87,559 | $20,185 | $17,250 | 5 | $17,730 | $5,395 | $13,975 |
| 2023 | $229,550 | $41,828 | $11,501 | $8,300 | 4 | $8,750 | $2,249 | $10,211 |
| 2022 | $199,223 | $6,271 | $15,186 | $7,500 | 2 | $7,998 | — | $10,053 |
| 2021 | $208,138 | $16,438 | $18,589 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,437 | $10,286 | $10,865 |
| 2020 | $210,289 | $215,189 | $4,900 | — | — | — | $1 | $1,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc is led by Neil A. Smithson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil A. Smithson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles P. Topp
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Smithson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc
How much does The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc gave $17K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,450, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (4 grants).
Does The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Camc Foundation ($9,000), Half a Sorrow Foundation ($3,500) and Childrens Therapy Clinic ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc?
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc reported $297K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Neil a Smithson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3838936. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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