David Bruce Smith Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyArlington, Virginia · EIN 46-4159215 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$265K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$19.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
69% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University | New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Rockville, MD | Donation | $50,000 |
| National Sporting Library & Museum | Middleburg, VA | Donation | $50,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Fairfax, VA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Jssa - Holocaust Survivors Program | Rockville, MD | Donation | $20,000 |
| Children of Difference Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $15,000 |
| Open Mind Legacy Project | New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Library of America | New York, NY | Donation | $12,500 |
| The Chesapeake Orchestra | Leonardtown, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Washington, DC | Donation | $7,500 |
| Washington Independent Review Books | Washington, DC | Donation | $7,500 |
| The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | Mount Vvernon, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Federation of State Humanities Councils | Arlington, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $184,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $39,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620779349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4159215
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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