DC Council for Excellence Inc
Accepts applications
DC Council for Excellence Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $66,087 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$66,087
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$138,078
Giving in 2024 was up from $62,022 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,022 | 24 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $66,087 | 22 | $138,078 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | DC Council for Excellence Inc 1717 K St NW Ste 900, Washington, DC 20006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 864-1718, info@dccfe.org |
| What to submit | Form should be submitted with an academic transcript, resume and several other related documents. |
| Deadlines | Application must be postmarked between march 15th and april 6th. |
| Restrictions | Dc high school seniors and middle school seniors currently enrolled in wards 4,5,6,7 and 8 public high schools. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What DC Council for Excellence Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12 | $19,413 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,595 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,750 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,625 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,750 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,995 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,313 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $875 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $875 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $350 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Lou-Anne Davis
- Jahnero C Hutchinson
- Joelle Egger
Questions people ask
Does DC Council for Excellence Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application must be postmarked between march 15th and april 6th.
How much does DC Council for Excellence Inc give?
$66,087 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs DC Council for Excellence Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lou-Anne Davis (President), Jahnero C Hutchinson (Treasurer/Di) and Joelle Egger (Director).
What does DC Council for Excellence Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.