Private foundation · EIN 87-0965955 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (No deadlines) and its median grant is $594K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $594K. 50% of grants stayed in Maryland. Stated restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$1.2M
Median grant
$594K
Stays in MD
50%
of grants
Deadline
No deadlines
Assets
$14M

How to apply

Letter explaining purpose or request Contact: Susan Savitsky, 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, 3012157997 Deadlines: No deadlines Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attachment 1See Attached, MDCharitable$988K
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCCharitable-artwork at cost$200K

By state: Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter explaining purpose or request Deadlines: No deadlines.

How much does Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 2 grants, a median of $594K.

Where does Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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