Charles E Smith Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington, Virginia · EIN 31-1570183 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$402K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
88% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | Donation | $250,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Rockville, MD | Donation | $100,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | Donation | $12,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia | Fairfax, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging | Rockville, MD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency (Jssa) | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Washington Dcjcc Development Office | Washington, DC | Donation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $652,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502259349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1570183
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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