Smithsonian Institute
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0206027
- Total giving
- $20MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $7.9BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
*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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College President & Faculty | $110K | 2023 |
| Tuskegee University | $74K | 2023 |
| Clark Atlanta University Inc | $64K | 2023 |
| Florida A&M University | $64K | 2023 |
| Jackson State University | $64K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: smithsonianinstitute.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.