Smidinger Trust
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Virginia · EIN 13-3096937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$79K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | To promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet | $18,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | The mission of doctors without borders is to provide impartial medical relief to the victims of war | $17,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Supports educational projects for underprivileged children from remote regions of the himalaya | $6,000 |
| Semper Fi and Americas Fund | Oceanside, CA | Provides assistance to combat wounded critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all br | $4,000 |
| Open Door Foundation | Ossining, NY | Promote the health of the residents of Westchester and Putnam counties New York especially people | $3,500 |
| Ossining Food Pantry | Ossining, NY | Feeding the hungry and providing food assistance to needy families in our community | $3,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | seeking to put gods love into action habitat for humanity brings people together to build homes c | $3,000 |
| SEVA Foundation | Berkeley, CA | A global nonprofit eye care organization that works with local communities around the world to devel | $3,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | New York, NY | provide lifesaving medicines better nutrition clean water quality basic education and emergency r | $3,000 |
| The Food Depot | Santa Fe, NM | Each month the food depot distributes an average of 445000 pounds of food and household products | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | Santa Fe, NM | The mission of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Humane Society is to support animals save lives and sp | $2,500 |
| The Hunger Project | New York, NY | the hunger project is an organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | as a global health and humanitarian relief organization is to place power in the hands of health ca | $1,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | The mission of the nature conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends | $1,000 |
| Westchester Childrens Association | White Plains, NY | Supporting the growth development health and welfare of Westchester s youngest children | $1,000 |
| High Country News | Paonia, CO | To inform and inspire people to act | $1,000 |
| House of Ruth | Merrifield, VA | To help victims and survivors of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| SOME So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | To help victims and survivors of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| Haven House of Montrose Inc | Montrose, CO | Provide housing for homeless families | $800 |
| New Mexico PBS | Albuquerque, NM | Deliver meaningful news and cultural experiences to people in New Mexico | $500 |
| Center for Companion Animal Health UC REGENTS | Davis, CA | we improve the health and wellbeing of companion animals through research and program support with | $500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Santa Fe, NM | Emergency support fund for people in Santa Fe and Northern NM | $500 |
| Felines and Friends | Santa Fe, NM | no kill 501c 3 non-profit rescue and placement organization | $500 |
| National Philharmonic | Rockville, MD | The National Philharmonic engages inspires and unites diverse communities across the Washington D | $200 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | Acclaimed for its uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence the Baltimore Symphony has attracte | $100 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Centennial, CO | Deliver meaningful news and cultural experiences to people in Colorado | $100 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Lee Vining, CA | Preserve and protect Mono Lake | $100 |
| Montrose County Sheriffs Posse | Montrose, CO | To provide search and rescue wildland firefighting and security services to the sheriff and resident | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | We are the people who keep knowledge free There is an amazing community of people around the world | $100 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | IRC responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods a | $0 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | The mission of the CAFB is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington DC Metropolitan | $0 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Public interest law | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $81,450 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512339349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3096937
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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