Smith - Fuqua Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on improving community welfare through donations to organizations that assist individuals in overcoming hardships, promote education and literacy, and support animal welfare, particularly through rescue efforts for Labrador Retrievers. The foundation actively funds local initiatives such as Habitat for Humanity, community centers, and health-related charities, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in its community. The foundation primarily serves recipients within its home state, demonstrating a strong local focus in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established, in-state nonprofit with an existing relationship or local reputation (examples: universities, human services, animal welfare, housing organizations) seeking mid-size grants.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in the funder’s state or serves that state’s communities.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior grant history with the foundation or its network.
- • Work aligns with past supported areas (higher education, human services, housing, animal welfare).
- • Request size in the range of the foundation’s typical grants (roughly low five- to mid five-figures, occasionally larger).
Geography
Grants are effectively local: about 99% of dollars flow to one state despite recipients being listed in three states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 15 distinct independent recipients across multiple mission types (universities, human services, animal welfare, housing), and that breadth is consistent across the observed years.
New Applicants
Based on three years of filings the foundation states it only funds preselected organizations and the latest year shows zero new recipients; combined with no public application route, it appears unlikely unfamiliar applicants can easily enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
