Nonprofits / District of Columbia
Who funds Smithsonian?
Washington, District of Columbia
17 private foundations reported grants to Smithsonian in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $113,508 across 17 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The McLain Foundation (US), with $100,000.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders17
- Grants reported17
- Total received$113,508
- Funders taking applications7
Foundations that fund Smithsonian
All 17 funders, by amount| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
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The McLain Foundation (US)
New York · 2024 | Educational | 1 | $100,000 |
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Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation
Georgia · 2024 · accepts applications | General purpose | 1 | $2,500 |
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The Bond Foundation Inc
Florida · 2024 | Operations support | 1 | $2,500 |
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Herbst Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025 | Program support | 1 | $1,250 |
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The Granoff Family Foundation
Florida · 2024 | Charitable organization | 1 | $1,153 |
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The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications | National museum of african american history and culture support | 1 | $1,000 |
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Pay It Backward Foundation Inc
Florida · 2024 · accepts applications | Where it is needed most | 1 | $1,000 |
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The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc
Kentucky · 2024 | General support | 1 | $1,000 |
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Laroche Family Foundation
Tennessee · 2024 · accepts applications | General fund | 1 | $1,000 |
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Namaste Foundation Inc
New Jersey · 2024 | Arts, culture, & humanities | 1 | $500 |
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Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation
Illinois · 2025 | General | 1 | $500 |
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Jane M and Bruce P Robert Charitable Foundation
Missouri · 2025 | General contribution | 1 | $500 |
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Badders Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications | Support | 1 | $300 |
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The Joseph H & Ellen B Thomas Foundation Inc
Ohio · 2024 · accepts applications | For educational purposes | 1 | $100 |
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The Ives Family Charitable Trust
Massachusetts · 2024 · accepts applications | General purposes | 1 | $90 |
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Newberger Family Foundation Inc
Virginia · 2025 | General | 1 | $65 |
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George A & Carolynn B Mitchell Charitable Trust U/A DTD 7/27/99
Ohio · 2024 | To provide operating funds | 1 | $50 |
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Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Smithsonian gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Washington. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Smithsonian?
The McLain Foundation (US), Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation, The Bond Foundation Inc, Herbst Family Foundation and The Granoff Family Foundation, and 12 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Smithsonian get from foundations?
$113,508 in 17 reported grants from 17 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation, The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation, Pay It Backward Foundation Inc, Laroche Family Foundation and Badders Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.
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