What charitable foundation benefited from Smoot's donation?
His own
Red Cross
Make-A-Wish Foundation
United Way
Answer
His own charitable foundation, the Reed Smoot Foundation, received the majority of his estate upon his death. This foundation continues to honor his legacy by providing grants to charitable organizations focused on education, the arts, and civic causes, primarily within Utah.
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