Smidinger Trust
Preselected recipients only
Smidinger Trust is a private foundation in Springfield, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $18,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$81,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$18,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $81,450 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,450 | 32 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 29 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Smidinger Trust 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 Smidinger Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $21,100 |
| California | 5 | $13,600 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $7,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Campaign for Tibet | To promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet | $18,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | The mission of doctors without borders is to provide impartial medical relief to the victims of war | $17,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | Supports educational projects for underprivileged children from remote regions of the himalaya | $6,000 |
| Semper Fi and Americas Fund | Provides assistance to combat wounded critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all br | $4,000 |
| Open Door Foundation | Promote the health of the residents of Westchester and Putnam counties New York especially people | $3,500 |
| Ossining Food Pantry | Feeding the hungry and providing food assistance to needy families in our community | $3,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | seeking to put gods love into action habitat for humanity brings people together to build homes c | $3,000 |
| SEVA Foundation | A global nonprofit eye care organization that works with local communities around the world to devel | $3,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | provide lifesaving medicines better nutrition clean water quality basic education and emergency r | $3,000 |
| The Food Depot | Each month the food depot distributes an average of 445000 pounds of food and household products | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | The mission of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Humane Society is to support animals save lives and sp | $2,500 |
| The Hunger Project | the hunger project is an organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | as a global health and humanitarian relief organization is to place power in the hands of health ca | $1,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | The mission of the nature conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends | $1,000 |
| Westchester Childrens Association | Supporting the growth development health and welfare of Westchester s youngest children | $1,000 |
| High Country News | To inform and inspire people to act on behalf of the wests diverse natural and human communities | $1,000 |
| House of Ruth | To help victims and survivors of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| SOME So Others Might Eat | To help victims and survivors of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| Haven House of Montrose Inc | Provide housing for homeless families | $800 |
| New Mexico PBS | Deliver meaningful news and cultural experiences to people in New Mexico | $500 |
| Center for Companion Animal Health UC REGENTS | we improve the health and wellbeing of companion animals through research and program support with | $500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Emergency support fund for people in Santa Fe and Northern NM | $500 |
| Felines and Friends | no kill 501c 3 non-profit rescue and placement organization | $500 |
| National Philharmonic | The National Philharmonic engages inspires and unites diverse communities across the Washington D | $200 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Acclaimed for its uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence the Baltimore Symphony has attracte | $100 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Deliver meaningful news and cultural experiences to people in Colorado | $100 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Preserve and protect Mono Lake | $100 |
| Montrose County Sheriffs Posse | To provide search and rescue wildland firefighting and security services to the sheriff and resident | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | We are the people who keep knowledge free There is an amazing community of people around the world | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Smidinger Brown
- Gretchen Knoell
- Peter Smidinger
Questions people ask
Does Smidinger Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smidinger Trust give?
$81,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Smidinger Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Smidinger Brown (Trustee), Gretchen Knoell (Trustee President) and Peter Smidinger (Trustee Manager).
What does Smidinger Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and health.