Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc
Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc is a private operating foundation based in Washington, DC that functions as an entrepreneurial philanthropic organization. The foundation builds bridges of collaboration to create transformative solutions improving the lives of the nation's youth and families through strategic investments in education, leadership development, environmental sustainability, and capacity building programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.3M
+17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+39.2% YoY
Grant Count
83
+6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+30.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Crimsonbridge Foundation is an entrepreneurial philanthropic organization that builds bridges of collaboration to create transformative solutions to improve the lives of our nation's youth and families. We innovate and strategically invest in education, leadership, environmental sustainability programs. We are driven by the conviction that advancing the nonprofit sector and working to improve and scale education are critical for our youth to succeed, our communities across America to prosper, and for our country to thrive. We believe that improving educational quality, access, and graduation rates for all students are key to building a strong future for our nation.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Leadership development
- Environmental sustainability
- Catholic initiatives
- Children and youth
- Families
- Public affairs
- Capacity building
Grantmaking
The foundation made 44 grants totaling over $2 million in recent activity. As a private operating foundation, it takes a strategic and entrepreneurial approach to grantmaking, actively participating in funded work through innovative focus, strategic advice, collaboration with other organizations, and program development support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is the Greater Washington Region. However, it funds projects across various cities and states, including California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $15,644,162
- Total Revenue: $2,832,895
- Total Expenses: $2,178,153
- Number of Employees: 6
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,340,115 | $15,644,162 | $12,734,276 |
| Revenue | $4,552,005 | $2,832,895 | $2,664,449 |
| Expenses | $2,789,712 | $2,178,153 | $1,719,651 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,790,450 | $2,180,967 | $1,716,191 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,541,609 | $1,331,810 | $914,449 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gabriela Smith — Founder and Executive Chair
- Danielle M. Reyes — President and Chief Executive Officer
- Caitlin Furey Mayo — Director of Catholic Initiatives
- Robyn Attebury Ellis — Senior Program Officer
- Sarah Babins — Grants Manager & Special Projects
- Adrianna Smith Reig — Partner Research, Health, and the Arts
- Bill Reig — Partner for Sustainability and Stewardship
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABRIELA SMITH | FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIR | 20 | — |
| DANIELLE REYES | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $296,415 |
| ADRIANNA SMITH REIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDON SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA SMITH STARTED 524 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced significant recent initiatives:
**Women's and Girls' Leadership Expansion:** Crimsonbridge tripled funding to support women's and girls' leadership and civic engagement programs and the organizations that run them.
Crimsonbridge Triples Funding to Support Women\u2019s and Girls' Leadership\**Philanthropy Fellowship Program:** The foundation welcomed Lauren Kim as the 2026 Philanthropy Fellow, continuing its commitment to developing emerging philanthropic leaders.
Crimsonbridge Foundation welcomes\_2026 Philanthropy Fellow, Lauren Kim**Nonprofit Professional Development:** Leadership Montgomery Maryland received a Crimsonbridge Foundation grant to support Executive Leadership scholarships for nonprofit professionals.
Crimsonbridge Foundation welcomes\_2026 Philanthropy Fellow, Lauren KimThe foundation maintains a commitment to #Community, described as its approach to philanthropy and community partnership. This initiative involves participating, engaging, listening, and learning with supported communities, developing relationships with community partners that extend beyond grant proposals.
Crimsonbridge Foundation welcomes\_2026 Philanthropy Fellow, Lauren KimSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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