Nancy R. Smith Family Fund - Environmental and Wildlife Preservation

It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. BAF assets have grown to over $60 million more than 500 different funds managed by our three trustee banks.

Since its inception, BAF has distributed over $21 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health & human services, the arts, animal services and beautification.

Nancy R. Smith Family Fund - Environmental and Wildlife Preservation

Nancy Richards Smith grew up in Beckley, married Joe L. Smith Jr. and raised her son in this area. She was a civic and business leader involved in many projects for the good of our community. This field of interest fund will provide grants for programs that are committed to environmental and wildlife preservation and protection; the education of individuals, government and private industry on the importance of environmental preservation; and support of those charitable organizations who advance such work.

​At the current time, this fund has $22,500 available to award.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• The Foundation considers grant requests from organizations which are:
  • Designated as a non-profit under Section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code or is a public institution, school or municipality.
• Programs funded must further environmental and wildlife preservation, provide education on environmental preservation or support an organization advancing such work in Raleigh County.
• Project or program must be completed by February 28, 2026.