*INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE* IS THE MISSION SET FORTH BY JAMES SMITHSON. THE SMITHSONIAN ENDEAVORS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE BY PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE, DISCOVERING NEW KNOWLEDGE, AND SHARING OUR RESOURCES WITH THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6B
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$589K
-1.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+96.6% YoY
About Smithsonian Institution
Based on IRS filings
Smithsonian Institution is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $589K. Net investment income was $133.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,566,256,722 | $7,198,888,846 | $6,953,060,016 |
| Revenue | $1,955,619,953 | $1,876,542,577 | $1,855,983,046 |
| Expenses | $1,679,118,317 | $1,601,797,046 | $1,487,646,437 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $133,422,298 | $59,876,906 | $269,279,800 |
| 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
79 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
49 open opportunities from Smithsonian Institution
A. Verville Fellowship Grant
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Amount
US $70,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Grant
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Amount
More than US $120,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arthur Molella Distinguished Fellowship Grant
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Amount
US $35,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Harvard College President & Faculty ($109,590), Tuskegee University ($73,950), Clark Atlanta University Inc ($63,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY INC ATLANTA, GA | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $63,700 |
| JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY JACKSON, MS | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $63,700 |
| FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY TALLAHASSEE, FL | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $63,700 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK COLLEGE PARK, MD | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $8,545 |
| TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $63,700 |
| TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, AL | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $73,950 |
| HARVARD COLLEGE PRESIDENT & FACULTY BOSTON, MA | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $109,590 |
| RUTGERS UNIVERSITY | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $46,393 |
| SALISBURY UNIVERSITY | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $42,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO | ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | $27,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONORABLE JOHN G ROBERTS JR | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE KAMALA D HARRIS | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE JOHN BOOZMAN | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE GARY PETERS | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE GARRET GRAVES | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE DORIS MATSUI | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE ADRIAN SMITH | REGENT | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE BARBARA M BARRETT | REGENT | 3 | — |
| MS TONI BUSH | REGENT | 2 | — |
| MR JOHN FAHEY | REGENT | 3 | — |
| MR ROGER W FERGUSON JR | REGENT | 3 | — |
| MR MICHEAL GOVAN | REGENT | 3 | — |
| DR RISA J LAVIZZO-MOUREY | REGENT | 3 | — |
| MR MICHAEL M LYNTON | REGENT | 3 | — |
| MS DENISE M O'LEARY | REGENT | 2 | — |
| MR FRANKLIN D RAINES | REGENT | 2 | — |
| MR LONNIE G BUNCH III | SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN | 50 | $915,469 |
| MEROE PARK | DEPUTY SECRETARY & COO | 50 | $613,661 |
| RONALD CORTEZ | UNDER SEC FOR FIN/ADMIN & CFO | 50 | $482,777 |
| PORTER WILKINSON | CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE REGENTS | 50 | $253,749 |
| FARLEIGH EARHART | GENERAL COUNSEL (ACTING) | 50 | $222,203 |
| JOAN MOCKERIDGE | INSPECTOR GENERAL (ACTING) | 50 | $205,308 |
| JENNIFER MCINTYRE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 50 | — |
| NICOLE ANGARELLA | INSPECTOR GENERAL | 50 | — |
| AMY CHEN | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | $1,147,877 |
| ROBERT SPILLER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT | 50 | $443,009 |
| KEVIN GOVER | UNDER SEC FOR HISTORY & CULTURE | 50 | $439,538 |
| ELLEN STOFAN | UNDER SEC FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH | 50 | $438,975 |
| JULISSA MARENCO | ASST SEC. FOR COMM/EXT AFFAIRS & CMO | 50 | $301,376 |
| DEREK ROSS | DIR, OFC OF PLNG, DSGN & CONST | 50 | $226,105 |
| CAROL LEBLANC | PRESIDENT, SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES | 50 | $530,461 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | $699,892 |
| MICHAEL GIOVENCO | INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | $647,978 |
| RYAN DOTSON | INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | $573,416 |
| MELISSA CHIU | DIR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTUE GARDEN | 50 | $459,518 |
| CHASE ROBINSON | DIR SACKLER GALLERY/FREER | 50 | $456,096 |
| CATHY HELM THRU 90123 | FMR, INSPECTOR GENERAL | 50 | $273,332 |
| JUDITH LEONARD THRU 30123 | FMR, GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $162,095 |
| RICHARD KURIN THRU 93019 | FMR, SR. SCHOLAR AND AMB-AT-LARGE | 50 | $365,110 |
| ZULLY DORR THRU 093019 | FMR, ACTING ASST SEC. FOR ADVANCEMENT | 50 | $244,297 |
| DOUGLAS HALL THRU 93022 | FMR, ACTING UNDER SEC. FOR ADMINISTR | 50 | $210,307 |
| CHARLES ALCOCK THRU 123120 | FMR DIR, HARVARD-SMITHSONIAN CENTER | 50 | $176,054 |
| ROGER BRISSENDEN THRU 33121 | FMR, ACTING UNDER SEC. FOR SCI & RSC | 50 | $195,182 |
| NANCY BECHTOL THRU 123022 | FMR DIR, SMITHSONIAN FACIILITIES | 50 | $104,371 |
| ERA MARSHALL THRU 93019 | FMR DIR, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT & SUPPLIER DIVERSITY | 50 | $134,535 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithsonian Institution?
Smithsonian Institution is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $7.6B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Smithsonian Institution?
As of 2024, Smithsonian Institution holds $7.6B in total assets with $2.0B in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $589K in 2024.
Where does Smithsonian Institution operate?
Smithsonian Institution has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Smithsonian Institution award?
In 2024, Smithsonian Institution awarded 13 grants totaling $589K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Smithsonian Institution's EIN?
Smithsonian Institution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0206027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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