Smithers Patriot Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFairfax, Virginia · EIN 26-1097880 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $55,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | WOUNDED SURVIVOR RETREAT AND ANNUAL FUND and NC Survivor event | $55,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erlanger, KY | Disabled veterans | $15,000 |
| Paws for Purple Heart | Penngrove, CA | Support for wounded Vets | $10,000 |
| TAPS Tragedy Assistance | Arlington, VA | Support for survivors | $0 |
| Green Beret Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Support to wounded Vets and survivor families | $0 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $132,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 18, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631109349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1097880
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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