CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPub 78
Pub 78
Arlington, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
31-1570183
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Charles E. Smith Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested organizations to pursue warm-introduction pathways, which can be explored via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $402.5K across 23 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC
ROCKVILLE, MD
$9.7M
27%
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc
North Bethesda, MD
$8.4M
24%
ADAS ISRAEL HEBREW CONGREGATION
WASHINGTON, DC
$4.1M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$110K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $403 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC, The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc, and ADAS ISRAEL HEBREW CONGREGATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CHARLES E SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.