Robert H Smith Family Foundation
The Robert H Smith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1987 in Virginia and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the foundation was founded by Robert H. and Clarice R. Smith. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts primarily on the arts and education.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.4M
-15.2% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$464K
-15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on:
- Arts
- Education
Grantmaking
The foundation has made significant grants to higher education institutions. A notable grant of $10 million was awarded to the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business to support continued excellence at the institution.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates from Arlington, Virginia, though its grantmaking extends beyond the local region, as evidenced by grants to national institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available data:
- 2023 Revenue: −$2.86M
- 2023 Expenses: $7.45M
- 2023 Total Assets: $0
- 2023 Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation filed a final return for tax year 2022.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $10,315,724 | $22,691,767 |
| Revenue | $-2,864,960 | $-3,599,936 | $13,169,230 |
| Expenses | $7,450,764 | $8,776,107 | $2,872,545 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,438,332 | $8,761,866 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,128 | $395,971 | $372,951 |
| Distributable Amount | $288,916 | $353,232 | $596,929 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID B SMITH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MENACHEM GOTTLIEB | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded a $10 million gift to the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, demonstrating continued commitment to educational excellence. The foundation has also supported the National Park Foundation's Inclusive Storytelling Program, with grant recipients announced in 2024.
$10M Gift Promises Continued Excellence for University of Maryland RobertRelated Funders
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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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