Robert H Smith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert H Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2022 it gave $7.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $6.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$7.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Robert H Smith 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.
What Robert H Smith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $6.8 million |
| New York | 2 | $416,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,548 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | Donation | $6.0 million |
| National Gallery of Art | Donation | $400,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | Donation | $391,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Donation | $186,000 |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Donation | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Donation | $100,000 |
| National Sporting Library & Museum | Donation | $50,000 |
| President Lincoln's Cottage | Donation | $50,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Donation | $30,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency (Jssa) | Donation | $25,000 |
| New York Historical Society | Donation | $25,000 |
| DC History Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| Wa Drama Society Inc (DBA Arena Stage) | Donation | $20,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Center | Donation | $15,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin House Foundation | Donation | $7,500 |
| David Bruce Smith Foundation | Donation | $548 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Smith
- Menachem Gottlieb
Questions people ask
Does Robert H Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert H Smith Family Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2022, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Robert H Smith Family Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists David B Smith (President) and Menachem Gottlieb (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Robert H Smith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.