Who funds Smithsonian Institution?

Smithsonian Institution has received $530 million across 1687 grants from 597 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Its largest funder is Lilly Endowment INC.

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What is Smithsonian Institution's largest source of grant funding?

Lilly Endowment INC has given $82.7M across 19 grants to Smithsonian Institution.

Who is Smithsonian Institution's second-largest funder?

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund has given $75.7M across 7 grants to Smithsonian Institution.

Who else funds Smithsonian Institution?

Wem Foundation has given $75.2M across 4 grants to Smithsonian Institution.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.