WASHINGTON, DC

Smart Growth America

Quick Facts

EIN
27-0038938
Location
WASHINGTON, DC
Category
Environment
NTEE Code
C05
Total Assets
$9.6M
Annual Income
$5.9M
Annual Revenue
$5.9M
IRS Ruling Year
2003
Tax Subsection
501(c)(03)

About This Organization

Smart Growth America is a nonprofit organization based in WASHINGTON, DC. It received its IRS tax-exempt ruling in 2003. The organization is classified under IRC Section 501(c)(03). It operates in the area of environment. Total assets are reported at $9.6M. Annual income is $5.9M. The organization has received $7.7M in foundation grants from 11 funders. It has received $74.3M in federal awards from 5 agencies.

Grants Received from Foundations

Foundation grants awarded to Smart Growth America, based on IRS 990-PF filings.

FunderAmountYearPurpose
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation$1.1M202480673 RECONNECTING SMALL AND MIDSIZE COMMUNITIES HARMED BY DIVISIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation$875K202482090 DEVELOPING AND DEPLOYING AN EVIDENCE-BASED NATIONAL ZONING-REFORM STRATEGY TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR BLACK AND BROWN AMERICANS
Kresge Foundation$600K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Laura And John Arnold Foundation$250K2024TO COLLECT DATA AND DEVELOP A PUBLIC-FACING WEBSITE-BASED INTERFACE OF STATE TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE AND SPENDING DASHBOARDS, TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY ON: (1) HOW FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION DOLLARS ARE BEING SPENT; AND (2) WHAT THAT SPENDING IS ACCOMPLISHING.
Mcknight Foundation$100K2024to study and create stakeholder engagement in the Midwest and nationally to articulate transit funding needs and policy reforms that transit advocates and policymakers can champion
Citi Foundation$500K2023STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Kresge Foundation$400K2023THIS PROJECT GRANT SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AMERICA TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS HAVE SAFE, VIBRANT, AND WELL-CONNECTED PLACES TO CALL HOME.
Summit Charitable Foundation Inc.$150K2023EQUITABLE FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION AND FIGHTING HIGHWAY EXPANSION
Summit Charitable Foundation Inc.$90K2023TRANSPORTATION EQUITY IN THE DC REGION
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation$75K2023TO SUPPORT GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON'S PROJECTS FOCUSED ON GROWING THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY NETWORK & ADVANCING HOUSING EQUITY
Davis Family Foundation Inc.$10K2023PROMOTE SMART GROWTH DEVELOPMENT THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY, PROSPERITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Summit Charitable Foundation Inc.$5K2023EQUITABLE FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION AND FIGHTING HIGHWAY EXPANSION
Helen & William Mazer Foundation$2K2023CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Helen & William Mazer Foundation$2K2023CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Citi Foundation$500K2022STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Citi Foundation$500K2022STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Kresge Foundation$400K2022THIS PROJECT GRANT SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AMERICA TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS HAVE SAFE, VIBRANT, AND WELL-CONNECTED PLACES TO CALL HOME.
Kresge Foundation$400K2022THIS PROJECT GRANT SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AMERICA TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS HAVE SAFE, VIBRANT, AND WELL-CONNECTED PLACES TO CALL HOME.
Mcknight Foundation$150K2022To steer transportation program implementation in the Midwest toward better climate and equity outcomes to better assess the climate and equity impacts of potential transportation investments
Summit Charitable Foundation Inc.$150K2022SUPPORT OF A PROJECT TO FIGHT HIGHWAY EXPANSION
Summit Charitable Foundation Inc.$150K2022SUPPORT OF A PROJECT TO FIGHT HIGHWAY EXPANSION
Mcknight Foundation$150K2022To steer transportation program implementation in the Midwest toward better climate and equity outcomes to better assess the climate and equity impacts of potential transportation investments
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation$75K2022TO SUPPORT THE GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATION PROJECT'S WORK TOWARDS HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION EQUITY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OVER TWO YEARS
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation$75K2022TO SUPPORT THE GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATION PROJECT'S WORK TOWARDS HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION EQUITY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OVER TWO YEARS
Kresge Foundation$90K2021THIS PROJECT GRANT SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AMERICAS LAUNCH OF AN EQUITABLE CREATIVE PLACEMAKING COLLABORATIVE FOR THREE CITIES, SELECTED THROUGH COMPETITIVE CALL, TO DESIGN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EQUITABLY RESPOND TO COVID-19 COMMUNITY IMPACT.
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation$75K2021TO SUPPORT THE GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATION PROJECT'S WORK TOWARDS HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION EQUITY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OVER TWO YEARS
Kresge Foundation$125K2020THIS PROJECT GRANT SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AMERICAS LAUNCH OF AN EQUITABLE CREATIVE PLACEMAKING COLLABORATIVE FOR THREE CITIES, SELECTED THROUGH COMPETITIVE CALL, TO DESIGN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EQUITABLY RESPOND TO COVID-19 COMMUNITY IMPACT.
Mcknight Foundation$100K2020To connect climate and equitable development with transportation investments and growth patterns in the minds of the public and policymakers and to propose ways to minimize their impacts on communities and the environment
Mcknight Foundation$100K2020To connect climate and equitable development with transportation investments and growth patterns in the minds of the public and policymakers and to propose ways to minimize their impacts on communities and the environment
Mcknight Foundation$100K2020To connect climate and equitable development with transportation investments and growth patterns in the minds of the public and policymakers and to propose ways to minimize their impacts on communities and the environment
Mcknight Foundation$100K2020To connect climate and equitable development with transportation investments and growth patterns in the minds of the public and policymakers and to propose ways to minimize their impacts on communities and the environment
Mcknight Foundation$75K2020To connect climate and equitable development with transportation investments and growth patterns in the minds of the public and policymakers and to propose ways to minimize their impacts on communities and the environment
Mcknight Foundation$75K2020To connect climate and equitable development with transportation investments and growth patterns in the minds of the public and policymakers and to propose ways to minimize their impacts on communities and the environment
Mcknight Foundation$55K2020To support Minnesota Department of Transportation's new artist-in-residency program
Mcknight Foundation$55K2020To support Minnesota Department of Transportation's new artist-in-residency program
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation$20K2020TO SUPPORT THE GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATION PROJECT'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Sarfaty Siegel Foundation For The Future$1K2020TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Annie E Casey Foundation$1002020CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION THROUGH THE MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM

Federal Awards Received

Federal grants and cooperative agreements from USAspending.gov.

AgencyProgramAmountYear
Department of Health and Human Services15 awards totaling $41,223,270$41.2M2025
Environmental Protection Agency13 awards totaling $21,771,777$21.8M2025
Department of Transportation7 awards totaling $6,737,459$6.7M2025
Department of Commerce5 awards totaling $4,253,952$4.3M2025
National Endowment for the Arts7 awards totaling $335,000$335K2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smart Growth America do?

Smart Growth America is a nonprofit organization focused on environment, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It is classified under IRC Section 501(c)(03).

Who funds Smart Growth America?

Smart Growth America has received foundation grants from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Laura And John Arnold Foundation, and others. It has also received federal awards from Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, among others.

What is Smart Growth America's annual revenue?

Smart Growth America reports total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is $5.9M.

Where is Smart Growth America located?

Smart Growth America is located in WASHINGTON, DC.

Is Smart Growth America a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Smart Growth America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 27-0038938. Donations to this organization may be tax-deductible.

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