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
-
Tax year 2025
$1,564,343
- Grants listed
- 67
- Assets, end of year
- $19,899,668
-
Tax year 2024
$1,655,190
- Grants listed
- 83
- Assets, end of year
- $18,340,115
-
Tax year 2023
$1,188,750
- Grants listed
- 78
- Assets, end of year
- $15,644,162
-
Tax year 2022
$935,500
- Grants listed
- 61
- Assets, end of year
- $12,734,276
-
Tax year 2021
$647,270
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $13,958,408
-
Tax year 2020
$545,835
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $12,263,366
-
Tax year 2019
$551,713
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $11,368,941
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
-
Latino Student FundWashington, DC
Education imperative fund
$100,000 -
Skillup CoalitionSan Francisco, CA
Skills trades initiative
$100,000 -
Teachers College Columbia UniversityNew York, NY
Community college research center's resources for policymakers and communications technology updates
$100,000 -
Spur LocalWashington, DC
Leaderbridge partnership and transition
$95,000 -
American Institute for Boys and MenWashington, DC
Higher education male achievement collaborative
$60,000 -
Archdiocese of Washington Catholic SchoolsHyattsville, MD
Bridges for schools
$57,000 -
Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA
Bilingual communications capacity building
$50,000 -
Merit AmericaWashington, DC
Human resources career track pilot program
$50,000 -
She Should RunNew York, NY
Civic engagement program
$50,000 -
Association of Community College TrusteesWashington, DC
Kids on campus project engagement and outreach strategy
$45,000 -
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
Roche center: parent engagement in catholic schools (national study & convening)
$45,000 -
Running StartLa Caada Flintridge, CA
Scaling next step program capacity
$45,000 -
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington - Catholic Schools OfficeHyattsville, MD
Enrollment initiative
$45,000 -
Catholic Diocese of ArlingtonArlington, VA
Bridges for schools
$40,000 -
IgnitePleasant Hill, CA
Scaling program capacity
$40,000 -
Representwomen IncSilver Spring, MD
National collaborative expansion
$40,000 -
University of Notre Dame - Alma InitiativeNotre Dame, IN
Alma initiative
$35,000 -
Archdiocese of Washington - Secretariat of CommunicationsWashington, DC
Communications capacity building
$30,000 -
Department of Education Archdiocese of New YorkNew York, NY
Bridges for schools
$30,000 -
Student Conservation AssociationArlington, VA
National capital region conservation community crews
$30,000 -
Chesapeake NativesUpper Marlboro, MD
Native plant production expansion
$23,000 -
Archdiocese of Baltimore Chancery IncBaltimore, MD
Bridges for schools
$20,000 -
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC
English language initiatives
$20,000 -
Catholic Charities of Diocese of ArlingtonArlington, VA
English language initiatives
$20,000 -
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington IncWashington, DC
Spanish catholic center - english language initiatives
$20,000 -
Identity IncGaithersburg, MD
English language initiatives
$20,000 -
Literacy Council of Frederick CountyFrederick, MD
English language initiatives
$20,000 -
The Family Place Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC
English language initiatives
$20,000 -
Ward 8 Woods Conservancy IncWashington, DC
Park steward program capacity building
$20,000 -
Incarnate Word FoundationSt Louis, MO
Bridges for schools
$16,000 -
Anacostia Watershed Society IncBladensburg, MD
Climate resilience map and pilot project
$15,000 -
Beacon for Adult LiteracyBristow, VA
Adult english language programs
$15,000 -
Casey TreesWashington, DC
Bilingual tree care educational videos
$15,000 -
Catholic Partnership SchoolsCamden, NJ
Bridges for schools - ST. Joseph pro-cathedral school
$15,000 -
Classroom 2 CommunityRockville, MD
Adult english language programs
$15,000 -
English Empowerment CenterFalls Church, VA
Adult english language programs
$15,000 -
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC
Center for public & nonprofit leadership: leaderbridge - leading nonprofit resiliency program
$15,000 -
Potomac Conservancy IncBethesda, MD
Conservation community hubs
$15,000 -
Saint Ambrose Catholic SchoolAnnandale, VA
Bridges for schools
$15,000 -
Seton Catholic Schools IncMilwaukee, WI
Bridges for schools
$15,000 -
Washington English CenterWashington, DC
Adult english language programs
$15,000 -
Society for Research on Educational EffectivenessRockville, MD
Sree summer research fellow 2025
$13,000 -
Ecoaction ArlingtonArlington, VA
Tree canopy equity program
$10,000 -
Generation HopeWashington, DC
Crimsonbridge 10th anniversary contribution
$10,000 -
Leadership MontgomeryRockville, MD
Leaderbridge - emerging leaders program
$10,000 -
Washington Area Women's FoundationWashington, DC
Leadership project
$10,000 -
Latin American Youth CenterWashington, DC
General operating support
$8,600 -
Catholic Partnership SchoolsCamden, NJ
Bridges for schools program - ST. Joseph pro-cathedral school
$5,000 -
College Success Foundation - District of ColumbiaBellevue, WA
Student emergency & basic needs support
$5,000 -
Collegiate Directions IncBethesda, MD
Student emergency & basic needs support
$5,000 -
New FuturesWashington, DC
Student emergency & basic needs support
$5,000 -
Running StartLa Caada Flintridge, CA
Global forum mentorship
$5,000 -
Spark the JourneyWashington, DC
Student emergency & basic needs support
$5,000 -
Spur LocalWashington, DC
General operating support
$2,180 -
Independence Mission SchoolsKNG of Prussa, PA
ST. Helena-incarnation catholic school - bridges for schools
$2,000 -
Independence Mission SchoolsKNG of Prussa, PA
ST. Thomas aquinas school - bridges for schools
$2,000 -
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary SchoolWest Brandywine, PA
Bridges for schools
$2,000 -
Presentation BVM SchoolCheltenham, PA
Bridges for schools
$2,000 -
Saint Laurence SchoolUpper Darby, PA
Bridges for schools
$2,000 -
St Peter the Apostle SchoolPhiladelphia, PA
Bridges for schools
$2,000 -
St Veronica SchoolPhiladelphia, PA
Bridges for schools
$2,000 -
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary SchoolWest Grove, PA
Bridges for schools
$1,000 -
AyudaWashington, DC
Team philanthropy contribution
$1,000 -
Center for Civic DesignCambridge, MD
Team philanthropy contribution
$1,000 -
Humanities Council of Washington DC IncWashington, DC
Team philanthropy contribution
$1,000 -
Women Giving BackSterling, VA
Team philanthropy contribution
$1,000 -
Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR
General operating support
$563
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education19 grants $535,56352% of the total
- Human services6 grants $136,00013% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $98,18010% of the total
- Environment5 grants $75,0007% of the total
- Social science1 grant $60,0006% of the total
- Religion1 grant $50,0005% of the total
- 4 other causes5 grants $70,6007% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- District of Columbia21 grants $547,780
- Maryland14 grants $299,000
- California4 grants $190,000
- New York3 grants $180,000
- Virginia8 grants $166,000
- Massachusetts1 grant $45,000
- Pennsylvania9 grants $45,000
- Indiana1 grant $35,000
- New Jersey2 grants $20,000
- Missouri1 grant $16,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Gabriela SmithFOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIR Hours 20Pay $0
- Danielle ReyesPRESIDENT & CEO Hours 40Pay $307,400
- Adrianna Smith ReigDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Brendon SmithDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Victoria SmithDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in District of Columbia
- Private foundations in Washington
- Foundations that fund education in District of Columbia
- Foundations that fund human services in District of Columbia
- Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in District of Columbia
Similar foundations
Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
- The James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation Inc 54 grants Preselected only $1,324,550 giving
- Blue Sands Foundation 27 grants Accepts applications $1,989,099 giving
- Webb Family Foundation 13 grants Accepts applications $1,999,000 giving
- Alice and Russell True Foundation 17 grants Preselected only $1,200,000 giving
- Cornerstone Foundation Inc 12 grants Preselected only $2,170,000 giving