The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Ashburn, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $500.
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc gave $500 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $250), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $250
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $4,792
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heritage Fellowship Church ($300). Together the top 2 received $500.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 168% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $650 (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Fellowship Church Reston, VA | Donation to scholarship funds | $300 |
| JGH Educational Charitable Foundati Reston, VA | Donation to Scholarship Fund | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,792 | — | $931 | $500 | 2 | $500 | — | — |
| 2024 | $5,723 | — | $1,538 | — | — | $650 | — | — |
| 2023 | $7,261 | — | $1,628 | — | — | $600 | — | $358 |
| 2022 | $8,889 | — | $1,285 | $500 | 4 | $500 | — | $438 |
| 2021 | $10,174 | — | $1,331 | $650 | 2 | $650 | — | $501 |
| 2020 | $11,505 | $46 | $2,435 | $650 | 2 | — | $46 | $624 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc is led by Rodney K Martin, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rodney K Martin
President & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Presidnet & Treasurer, 2021
Presidnet & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Belinda K Smith-Martin
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Belinda K Smith Martin (2020–2024) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Smith-Martin Foundation Inc
How much does The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc gave $500 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc?
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc operate?
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Smith-Martin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1921623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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