The Lehman-Smith Design Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 81-0817187 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
100% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | College of design fund | $20,000 |
| The World Around Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operations | $7,500 |
| Friends of Chigiana Inc | New York, NY | Intl festival & summer academy fund | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,553). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,053 | 4 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103177
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0817187
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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