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THE GRATEFUL AMERICAN FOUNDATION INC

ARLINGTON, VA 465631783 WWW.GRATEFULAMERICANFOUNDATION.COM

The Grateful American Foundation Inc is a non-profit based in Arlington, VA, dedicated to promoting American history and culture through educational initiatives, with operations across several U.S. cities and states.

Overview

About THE GRATEFUL AMERICAN FOUNDATION INC

The Grateful American Foundation Inc, based in Arlington, VA, is a non-profit organization focused on promoting education and appreciation of American history and culture. With a revenue of $742,817 and expenses of $504,895, the foundation supports various initiatives in subject areas such as children and youth, arts and culture, humanities, and education. The foundation operates primarily in cities like Arlington, Encino, New York, Rockville, University Heights, and Washington, across states including CA, DC, MD, NY, OH, and VA. Key personnel include David Bruce Smith, who serves as President and Director, along with other directors and a treasurer, all of whom work without compensation. The foundation's website is www.gratefulamericanfoundation.com.

Focus Areas

Children and youthAdultsArts and cultureHumanitiesHistoryEducation- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $264K
Total Awarded This Year $65K
Average Grant Size $22K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 879
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
ARLINGTON, VA US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$263,768

in 2024, compared to $25,846 in 2023

Annual Grants
$65,000

3 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$35,000WETADONATION2775 SOUTH QUINCY STREET ARLINGTON, VA US2024
$25,000WETADONATIONPO BOX 2626 WASHINGTON, DC US2023
$20,000OPEN MIND LEGACY PROJECTDONATION252 W 37TH STREET STE 600 NEW YORK, NY US2024
$10,000AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNIDONATION1730 M STREET NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON, DC US2022
$10,000SUPREME COURT HISTORICAL SOCIETYDONATION224 E CAPITOL STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC US2024
$5,000SUPREME COURT HISTORICAL SOCIETYDONATION224 E CAPITOL STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC US2022
$3,000NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HISTORY EDUCATIONDONATION13940 CEDAR ROAD 393 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH US2022
$2,250CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOLDONATION1901 EAST JEFFERSON STREET ROCKVILLE, MD US2023
$1,000NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HISTORY EDUCATIONDONATION13940 CEDAR ROAD 393 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH US2023
$516OPERATION GRATITUDEDONATIONPO BOX 260257 ENCINO, CA US2023
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
DBS
DAVID BRUCE SMITH
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR$02022
NA
NEME ALPERSTEIN
DIRECTOR$02022
ED
EDGER DOBIE
DIRECTOR$02022
MG
MENACHEM GOTTLIEB
TREASURER$02022
DBS
DAVID BRUCE SMITH
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR$02023
NA
NEME ALPERSTEIN
DIRECTOR$02023
ED
EDGER DOBIE
DIRECTOR$02023
MG
MENACHEM GOTTLIEB
TREASURER$02023
DBS
DAVID BRUCE SMITH
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR$02024
NA
NEME ALPERSTEIN
DIRECTOR$02024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025