Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc
Preselected recipients only
Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,238 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,238
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,750
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,096 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,618 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $81,096 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $86,238 | 8 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc 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.
What Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $31,238 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy for Animals | General Mission | $15,750 |
| Vegan Outreach | General Mission | $15,488 |
| Madre Brava | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Saving Historic Hazelhurst | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Mission | $10,000 |
| The Humane League | General Mission | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Mission | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene M Smith
- Rachel K Atcheson
- Gail S Cornell
Questions people ask
Does Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc give?
$86,238 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gene M Smith (President), Rachel K Atcheson (Secretary) and Gail S Cornell (Board Member).
What does Smith & Atcheson Fund for Excellence Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and animals.