AI Summary
The David Bruce Smith Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Unknown or not classified
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WASHINGTON DRAMA SOCIETY INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$80K
4%

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIVERSITY INC
NEW YORK, NY
$70K
4%
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
FAIRFAX, VA
$50K
3%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC?
No. DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC give?
DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. 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 DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $265 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON DRAMA SOCIETY INC, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIVERSITY INC, and GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC?
DAVID BRUCE SMITH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)