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Competitive By Nature

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 834579823

Competitive By Nature is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2023 it gave $1,840 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,840 and the largest $1,840. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Competitive By Nature says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Competitive By Nature funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$1,840

Grants paid in 2023

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cutz4Kids
Washington, DC
cutz4kidz is an enrichment program presented by competitive by nature. initiated in february 2019 the program was designed to connect grade-school children with local licensed barbers dedicated to improving the well-being of youth in the community. cutz4kidz aims to provide participating children with an additional boost of confidence and sense of self-respect that comes with being well-groomed. the program is free to children and their families and only requires those participating to practice relative literary skills by reading to their barber from books provided by competitive by nature and ketcham elementary school.$1,840

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Competitive By Nature accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Competitive By Nature give?

$1,840 in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,840.

Who runs Competitive By Nature?

Its 2023 filing lists Randall Ellington (Co-Owner) and Eugene Banks (Co-Owner).

What does Competitive By Nature fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.

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