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The Smyth Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 831600140

The Smyth Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,330 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $11,330 and the largest $11,330. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $19,395 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,8291$387,804
2024$19,3951$409,652
2025$11,3301$438,315

How to apply

The Smyth Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$11,330

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington Ireland Program
Washington, DC
Charitable$11,330

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Smyth Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Smyth Family Foundation give?

$11,330 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $11,330.

Who runs The Smyth Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Smyth (Trustee).

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