The LSM Foundation Inc
The LSM Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $384K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $25K.
The LSM Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The LSM Foundation Inc gave $21K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,500
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,833
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $384,279
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The LSM Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The National Building Museum ($13K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The LSM Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Building Museum Washington, DC | Edward Feiner Lecture Fund | $12,500 |
| Diffa Design Industries Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Housing Washington, DC | General Operations | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The LSM Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $384,279 | $25,637 | $20,829 | $20,500 | 3 | $20,500 | $25,308 | $18,942 |
| 2023 | $379,471 | $12,358 | $21,375 | $21,000 | 2 | $21,000 | $11,983 | $19,113 |
| 2022 | $388,488 | $1,407 | $20,176 | $20,000 | 3 | $20,000 | $1,231 | $19,960 |
| 2021 | $407,257 | $7,037 | $15,737 | $15,500 | 2 | $15,500 | — | $20,714 |
| 2020 | $415,957 | $30,985 | $17,157 | $17,000 | 3 | — | $1,174 | $16,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LSM Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The LSM Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra Lehman-Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James McLeish III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The LSM Foundation Inc
How much does The LSM Foundation Inc give each year?
The LSM Foundation Inc gave $21K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
What is The LSM Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The LSM Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The LSM Foundation Inc give grants?
The LSM Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The LSM Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The LSM Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The LSM Foundation Inc?
The LSM Foundation Inc reported $384K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The LSM Foundation Inc's EIN?
The LSM Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5545263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The LSM Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The LSM Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in District of Columbia
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc
Chevy Chase, MD
The foundation’s 2016–2025 spend-down supported engineering education, DC communities, and veterans and their families, with grants also reaching health, arts, and human-services organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $23 million, with a median of $350,000, and were concentrated in Maryland and Washington, DC; it did not accept unsolicited requests. Its stated operating period ended December 31, 2025.
Assets
$447.1M
Grants
137
Total Given
$187.0M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Ernst & Young Foundation
New York, NY
Ernst & Young Foundation supports higher education through employee and partner matching gifts, as well as educational and special-project grants, including research, education forums, and programs that expand educational opportunity. In 2025, it made 637 grants ranging from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, to recipients across multiple states; the largest shares went to New York, Texas, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$47.6M
Grants
637
Total Given
$16.7M
NCRC Community Development Fund Inc
Washington, DC
NCRC Community Development Fund supports affordable housing and homeownership, small businesses—especially minority-owned, women-owned, and low-income businesses—and certain nonprofit programs that provide capital or services to underserved communities. Its listed awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, though typical giving is not stated; it serves communities across the U.S., with some programs focused on Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.6M
Grants
2,666
Total Given
$149.3M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington, DC
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.
Assets
$3.6B
Grants
1,286
Total Given
$464.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in District of Columbia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The LSM Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The LSM Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?