William R & Sara Babb Smith
William R & Sara Babb Smith is a private foundation based in McDonough, Georgia. Its 2024 filing says awards are restricted to the social and educational needs of Henry County residents.
William R & Sara Babb Smith at a glance
In short: William R & Sara Babb Smith gave $222K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,956
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,196
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,378
- Total assets
- $2,859,186
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William R & Sara Babb Smith
- How to Apply
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The filing names James T. Chafin III as the contact and requests a typed application with a brief description of the request. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that awards are restricted to the social and educational needs of Henry County, Georgia residents.
- Contact
Application contact: James T Chafin Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 2000, Mcdonough, GA 30253
Phone: (770) 355-9064
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William R & Sara Babb Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A Friend's House ($45K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are restricted to the social and educational needs of Henry County, Georgia residents. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William R & Sara Babb Smith gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $140K (2022) to $222K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Friend's House McDonough, GA | Shelter for Youth | $45,000 |
| The Food Pantry Stockbridge, GA | Food Assistance | $40,000 |
| Hands of Hope Medical Clinic Stockbridge, GA | Medical Assistance | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Together Stockbridge, GA | Assistance to Families | $25,000 |
| The Genealogical Soceity McDonough, GA | Education | $22,756 |
| Joseph Sams School Fayetteville, GA | Scholarships for Henry Co Students | $20,000 |
| Henry Scholarship McDonough, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| The Bridge Wellness South Stockbridge, GA | Education | $12,000 |
| Crosswalk McDonough, GA | Teens & Juvenile Programs | $8,000 |
| Ferst Readers of Henry CO McDonough, GA | Reading/Books | $4,200 |
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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 | $2,859,186 | $318,879 | $287,506 | $221,956 | 10 | $226,937 | $54,803 | $203,362 |
| 2023 | $2,827,813 | $188,918 | $240,786 | $181,400 | 10 | $186,362 | $39,324 | $185,317 |
| 2022 | $2,882,429 | $249,129 | $201,676 | $140,000 | 6 | $146,439 | $195,763 | $187,850 |
| 2021 | $2,837,359 | $221,653 | $233,185 | $171,000 | 10 | $175,132 | $162,731 | $210,094 |
| 2020 | $2,855,408 | $199,408 | $262,674 | $208,500 | 7 | — | $154,001 | $179,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R & Sara Babb Smith reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies social and educational needs of Henry County residents as the restriction on its awards. Its 2024 grants included support for youth shelter, food and medical assistance, family assistance, education, scholarships, teen and juvenile programs, and reading.
Among its grantees, A Friends House describes its mission as providing a safe, caring home that addresses the physical and emotional needs of children in the community. The Bridge Wellness South describes its mission as providing compassionate, holistic care and educational resources to people facing unexpected pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $221,956. Grants ranged from $4,200 to $45,000, with a median grant of $21,378. Notable awards included $45,000 to A Friend’s House for youth shelter, $40,000 to The Food Pantry for food assistance, $25,000 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for medical assistance, and $25,000 to an individual recipient for assistance to families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hans Broder as president; Nancy R. Smith as vice president; Hon. James T. Chafin III as treasurer; and Allison Ausband, Mary Lynn Lambert, Kathy Engeman, and Candace Hoover as trustees.
William R & Sara Babb Smith is led by Hans Broder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hans Broder
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Ausband
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candace Hoover
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Engeman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn Lambert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T. Chafin III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy R. Smith
Vice President
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 William R & Sara Babb Smith
How much does William R & Sara Babb Smith give each year?
William R & Sara Babb Smith gave $222K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 10 grants.
What is William R & Sara Babb Smith's typical grant size?
William R & Sara Babb Smith's median grant in 2024 was $21,378, and its average grant was $22,196, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William R & Sara Babb Smith give grants?
William R & Sara Babb Smith gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McDonough, GA (5 grants) and Stockbridge, GA (4 grants).
Does William R & Sara Babb Smith give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on William R & Sara Babb Smith's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William R & Sara Babb Smith's largest grantees?
William R & Sara Babb Smith's largest 2024 grantees include A Friend's House ($45,000), The Food Pantry ($40,000) and Hands of Hope Medical Clinic ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R & Sara Babb Smith?
William R & Sara Babb Smith reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William R & Sara Babb Smith fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies social and educational needs of Henry County residents as the restriction on its awards. Its 2024 grants included support for youth shelter, food and medical assistance, family assistance, education, scholarships, teen and juvenile programs, and reading. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William R & Sara Babb Smith?
The filing names James T. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William R & Sara Babb Smith's EIN?
William R & Sara Babb Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6306403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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