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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-3096937

Smidinger Trust

A private foundation in Springfield, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 31 grants and $79,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $79,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $1,157,388

  • Tax year 2023

    $81,450

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $1,098,642

  • Tax year 2022

    $94,900

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $1,090,487

  • Tax year 2021

    $74,150

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $913,834

  • Tax year 2020

    $64,840

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $885,054

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. International Campaign for TibetWashington, DC

    To promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet

    $18,500
  2. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    The mission of doctors without borders is to provide impartial medical relief to the victims of war

    $17,000
  3. American Himalayan FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Supports educational projects for underprivileged children from remote regions of the himalaya

    $6,000
  4. Semper Fi and Americas FundQuantico, VA

    Provides assistance to combat wounded critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all br

    $4,000
  5. Open Door FoundationOssining, NY

    Promote the health of the residents of Westchester and Putnam counties New York especially people

    $3,500
  6. Ossining Food PantryOssining, NY

    Feeding the hungry and providing food assistance to needy families in our community

    $3,500
  7. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    seeking to put gods love into action habitat for humanity brings people together to build homes c

    $3,000
  8. SEVA FoundationBerkeley, CA

    A global nonprofit eye care organization that works with local communities around the world to devel

    $3,000
  9. US Fund for UNICEFNew York, NY

    provide lifesaving medicines better nutrition clean water quality basic education and emergency r

    $3,000
  10. The Food DepotSanta Fe, NM

    Each month the food depot distributes an average of 445000 pounds of food and household products

    $3,000
  11. Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane SocietySanta Fe, NM

    The mission of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Humane Society is to support animals save lives and sp

    $2,500
  12. The Hunger ProjectNew York, NY

    the hunger project is an organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger

    $2,000
  13. Project HopeWashington, DC

    as a global health and humanitarian relief organization is to place power in the hands of health ca

    $1,500
  14. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    The mission of the nature conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends

    $1,000
  15. Westchester Childrens AssociationWhite Plains, NY

    Supporting the growth development health and welfare of Westchester s youngest children

    $1,000
  16. High Country NewsPaonia, CO

    To inform and inspire people to act on behalf of the wests diverse natural and human communities

    $1,000
  17. House of RuthMerrifield, VA

    To help victims and survivors of domestic violence

    $1,000
  18. SOME So Others Might EatWashington, DC

    To help victims and survivors of domestic violence

    $1,000
  19. Haven House of Montrose IncMontrose, CO

    Provide housing for homeless families

    $800
  20. New Mexico PBSAlbuquerque, NM

    Deliver meaningful news and cultural experiences to people in New Mexico

    $500
  21. Center for Companion Animal Health UC REGENTSDavis, CA

    we improve the health and wellbeing of companion animals through research and program support with

    $500
  22. Empty Stocking FundSanta Fe, NM

    Emergency support fund for people in Santa Fe and Northern NM

    $500
  23. Felines and FriendsSanta Fe, NM

    no kill 501c 3 non-profit rescue and placement organization

    $500
  24. National PhilharmonicRockville, MD

    The National Philharmonic engages inspires and unites diverse communities across the Washington D

    $200
  25. Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MD

    Acclaimed for its uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence the Baltimore Symphony has attracte

    $100
  26. Colorado Public RadioCentennial, CO

    Deliver meaningful news and cultural experiences to people in Colorado

    $100
  27. Mono Lake CommitteeLee Vining, CA

    Preserve and protect Mono Lake

    $100
  28. Montrose County Sheriffs PosseMontrose, CO

    To provide search and rescue wildland firefighting and security services to the sheriff and resident

    $100
  29. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    We are the people who keep knowledge free There is an amazing community of people around the world

    $100
  30. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    IRC responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods a

    $0
  31. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    The mission of the CAFB is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington DC Metropolitan

    $0

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. ACLU FoundationNew York, NY

    Public interest law

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid6 grants $46,50073% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $7,50012% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $4,0006% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $3,6006% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $1,0002% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $8001% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $300<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York7 grants $30,000
  2. District of Columbia5 grants $21,100
  3. California5 grants $13,600
  4. New Mexico5 grants $7,000
  5. Georgia1 grant $3,000
  6. Colorado4 grants $2,000
  7. Virginia2 grants $2,000
  8. Maryland2 grants $300

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Susan Smidinger BrownTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Gretchen KnoellTRUSTEE PRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Peter SmidingerTRUSTEE MANAGER Hours 3Pay $0

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