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Gordon V & Helen C Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in POTOMAC, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Helen C Smith. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $44K. Total assets have decreased from $13.8M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia. According to available records, Gordon V & Helen C Smith Foundation has made 59 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $650K in 2020 to $519K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $550K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Illinois, South Dakota, which account for 37% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$54K
Largest Grant
$550K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gordon V & Helen C Smith Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, IL, SD.
Gordon V & Helen C Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 59 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $550K.
Gordon V & Helen C Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gordon V & Helen C Smith Foundation is headquartered in POTOMAC, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon V Smith | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen Smith | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia J Skarbek | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
26
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | The Plains, VA | $200 | 2022 |
| First United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $200 | 2022 |
| Opportunity InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $97K | 2022 |
| Bethesda United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $48K | 2022 |
| Ohio Wesleyan UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Dublin, OH | $40K | 2022 |
| American Friends Sch Of St JudeGENERAL SUPPORT | Rapid City, SD | $33K | 2022 |
| Wesley Theological SeminaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Rivendell SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Schools Of WashingtonGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Friends Of BarbanasGENERAL SUPPORT | Midlothian, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of DcGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Kids FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| TukutanaGENERAL SUPPORT | Irvine, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Oakcrest SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Vienna, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Camp ManidokaGENERAL SUPPORT | Knoxville, MD | $200 | 2022 |
| Ride AlleghenyGENERAL SUPPORT | Gaithersburg, MD | $200 | 2022 |
| Levine School Of MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100 | 2022 |
| Operation Second ChanceGENERAL SUPPORT | Germantown, MD | $200 | 2021 |
| Intl Orthodox Christian MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Towson, MD | $100 | 2021 |
| Wake Up NarcolepsyGENERAL SUPPORT | Worcester, MA | N/A | 2021 |
| Aetas MirabelisGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakton, VA | $550K | 2020 |
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