Private foundation · EIN 46-2099648 · Cockeysville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David D Smith Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $679K total, median $50K. 57% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$679K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MD
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Citizens Alliance of America FoundationFairfax, VAUnrestricted$316K
Gbmc FoundationBaltimore, MDFurther the delivery of healthcare$200K
Capital Research CenterWashington, DCUnrestricted$83K
Institute for Preservation and ProgressParkton, MDUnrestricted$50K
Citizen Journalism FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted$15K
Gilchrist Hospice CareHunt Valley, MDUnrestricted$10K
Land Preservation TrustCockeysville, MDUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Virginia 1 · Maryland 4 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

David D Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cockeysville, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David D Smith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David D Smith Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $679K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does David D Smith Family Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (1 grants), Maryland (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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