Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc

BETHESDA, MD EIN: 31-1704982

Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

+1636.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

-95.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.4M

+38104.0% YoY

About Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AlexandriaBaltimoreBethesdaCentrevilleCockeysvilleColumbiaLos AngelesLuthervilleNew UlmNew YorkOrlandoPikesvilleRockvilleWashingtonWayzataWinchester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$394K$788K$1M$2M20192020202120222023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$1,433,115$1,481,068
Revenue$248$36,277$52,008
Expenses$1,433,363$84,230$82,619
Qualifying Distributions$1,433,113$84,027$81,505
Net Investment Income$37,799$52,008
Distributable Amount$75,336$84,027

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$358K$715K$1M$1M18 grants201922 grants202017 grants202122 grants20221 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2023

SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND$1.4M

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

79<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable Fund ($1,430,513).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND ORLANDO, FLTRANSFER TO DONOR ADVISED FUND TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE GRANTS$1,430,513

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
KIMBERLY SMITH SAGORPRESIDENT1
JAMES M SMITHTRUSTEE1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc?

Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc operate?

Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc award?

In 2023, Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc's EIN?

Louis and Dora Smith Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1704982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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