Smithsonian Institution
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 530206027 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Smithsonian Institution has awarded $2.5M across 95 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Harvard College President & Faculty. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Smithsonian Institution funds
Smithsonian Institution's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education, libraries & literacy.
Populations it has supported include black communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard College President & Faculty ACADEMIC APPT. STIPENDS | Boston, MA | $110K | 2024 |
| New York University Academic Appt. Stipend | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Pres & Fellows of Harvard College ACADEMIC APPT. STIPEND | Cambridge, MA | $85K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at si.edu.
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Frequently asked questions about Smithsonian Institution
- Does Smithsonian Institution accept grant applications?
- Smithsonian Institution's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Smithsonian Institution fund?
- Smithsonian Institution's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Harvard College President & Faculty, New York University, Pres & Fellows of Harvard College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Smithsonian Institution give in grants?
- Smithsonian Institution's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $20.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 95 grants.
- Where is Smithsonian Institution located?
- Smithsonian Institution is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530206027.
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