Smithsonian Institute
WASHINGTON, DC · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Smithsonian Institute has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Smithsonian Institute
$341.3M in foundation grants on record from 751 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment | $69.1M | 11 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $41.5M | 4 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $13.1M | 4 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $11.4M | 8 |
| Alice L Walton Foundation | $10.8M | 5 |
| Anne Ray Foundation | $10.6M | 7 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $9.6M | 4 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $7.8M | 7 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $7.5M | 2 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $6.5M | 3 |
Leadership
LONNIE G BUNCH III (Principal officer)
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