Gordon V and Helen C Smith Foundation
Invitation OnlyPotomac, Maryland · EIN 52-1440846 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $40,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Dublin, OH | General support | $500,000 |
| American Friends Sch of St Jude | Rapid City, SD | General support | $67,530 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Washington | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Bethesda United Methodist Church | Bethesda, MD | General support | $6,450 |
| Pittsburgh Kids Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Aetas Mirabilis Foundation | Clifton, VA | General support | $1,500 |
| The Falls Church Anglican | Falls Church, VA | General support | $600 |
| Mulberry School | Normal, IL | General support | $91 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($8,650). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $641,821 | 15 |
| 2024 | $213,785 | 15 |
| 2023 | $159,927 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611519349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1440846
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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