Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 82-3533349 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,488.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | General Mission | $15,750 |
| Vegan Outreach | Sacramento, CA | General Mission | $15,488 |
| Madre Brava | Reston, VA | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Saving Historic Hazelhurst | Hazlehurst, MS | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General Mission | $10,000 |
| The Humane League | Rockville, MD | General Mission | $10,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,238 | 8 |
| 2024 | $81,096 | 8 |
| 2023 | $60,618 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621829349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3533349
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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