Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 78 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 83 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 67 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 21 | $547,780 |
| Maryland | 14 | $299,000 |
| California | 4 | $190,000 |
| New York | 3 | $180,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $166,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $45,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Latino Student Fund | Education imperative fund | $100,000 |
| Skillup Coalition | Skills trades initiative | $100,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | Community college research center's resources for policymakers and communications technology updates | $100,000 |
| Spur Local | Leaderbridge partnership and transition | $95,000 |
| American Institute for Boys and Men | Higher education male achievement collaborative | $60,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools | Bridges for schools | $57,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Bilingual communications capacity building | $50,000 |
| Merit America | Human resources career track pilot program | $50,000 |
| She Should Run | Civic engagement program | $50,000 |
| Association of Community College Trustees | Kids on campus project engagement and outreach strategy | $45,000 |
| Boston College | Roche center: parent engagement in catholic schools (national study & convening) | $45,000 |
| Running Start | Scaling next step program capacity | $45,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington - Catholic Schools Office | Enrollment initiative | $45,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Arlington | Bridges for schools | $40,000 |
| Ignite | Scaling program capacity | $40,000 |
| Representwomen Inc | National collaborative expansion | $40,000 |
| University of Notre Dame - Alma Initiative | Alma initiative | $35,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington - Secretariat of Communications | Communications capacity building | $30,000 |
| Department of Education Archdiocese of New York | Bridges for schools | $30,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | National capital region conservation community crews | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Natives | Native plant production expansion | $23,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Chancery Inc | Bridges for schools | $20,000 |
| Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Diocese of Arlington | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc | Spanish catholic center - english language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Identity Inc | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick County | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| The Family Place Public Charter School | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Inc | Park steward program capacity building | $20,000 |
| Incarnate Word Foundation | Bridges for schools | $16,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society Inc | Climate resilience map and pilot project | $15,000 |
| Beacon for Adult Literacy | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| Casey Trees | Bilingual tree care educational videos | $15,000 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools | Bridges for schools - st. Joseph pro-cathedral school | $15,000 |
| Classroom 2 Community | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| English Empowerment Center | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| Georgetown University | Center for public & nonprofit leadership: leaderbridge - leading nonprofit resiliency program | $15,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy Inc | Conservation community hubs | $15,000 |
| Saint Ambrose Catholic School | Bridges for schools | $15,000 |
| Seton Catholic Schools Inc | Bridges for schools | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gabriela Smith
- Danielle Reyes
- Adrianna Smith Reig
- Brendon Smith
- Victoria Smith
Questions people ask
Does Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gabriela Smith (Founder & Executive Chair), Danielle Reyes (President & Ceo), Adrianna Smith Reig (Director) and Brendon Smith (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.