Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Smithsonian Institution
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20,500
- Typical grant
- $20,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $610,947
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $611K | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $600K | — | 0 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Dr Risa J Lavizzo-MoureyRegent
- Honorable Adrian SmithRegent
- Honorable Barbara BarrettRegent
- Honorable Carlos GimenezRegent
- Honorable Catherine Cortez MastoRegent
- Honorable Doris MatsuiRegent
- Honorable Garrett Graves Thru 1325Regent
- Honorable Gary PetersRegent
- Honorable Jd VanceRegent
- Honorable John BoozmanRegent
- Honorable John G Roberts JrRegent
- Honorable Kamala Harris Thru 11925Regent
- Mr Franklin RainesRegent
- Mr John M FaheyRegent
- Mr Michael GovanRegent
- Mr Michael M LyntonRegent
- Mr Roger W Ferguson JrRegent
- Ms Denise M O'learyRegent
- Ms Toni C BushRegent
- Jennifer McintyreChief legal officer
- Lonnie G Bunch IIISecretary of the smithsonian
- Meroe ParkDeputy secretary & coo
- Nicole AngarellaInspector general
- Porter WilkinsonCounselor/chief of staff to the regents
- Ronald CortezUnder sec for fin/admin/cfo
- Amy ChenChief investment officer
- Carol LeblancPresident, smithsonian enterprises
- Derek RossDir, ofc of plng, dsgn & construction
- Ellen StofanUnder sec for science & research
- Julissa MarencoAsst sec for comms & ext aff/chief mkt ofc
- Kevin GoverUnder sec for museums & culture
- Robert SpillerAssistant secretary for advancement
- Chase RobinsonDir, national museum of asian art
- Jeffrey SmithManaging dir, office of investments
- Melissa ChiuDir, hirshhorn museum & sculpture gar
- Raymond MooreSr vice president, retail group
- Stephanie StebichSr adv to the under sec museums/culture
- Charles AlcockDir, smithsonian astrophys obsv (fmr)
- Farleigh Earhart Thru 31024General counsel (acting)
- Joan Mockeridge Thru 51924Inspector general (acting)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Academic appt. Stipends
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Academic appt. Stipends | $20K |
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