Smacna College of Fellows
Accepts applications
Smacna College of Fellows is a private foundation in Chantilly, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,500 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$137,500
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.4 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,000 | 43 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $124,000 | 40 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $137,500 | 42 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jason Watson Smacna College of Fell PO Box 221230, Chantilly, NY 20153 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 803-2980 |
| What to submit | Scholarship application |
| Deadlines | April 30th, annually |
| Restrictions | 1. Accredited 4 year college/university; 2. Children of owners/employees of smacna firms, chapters or national office; 3. Any field of study may be pursued, however, studies related to sheet metal industry is desirable. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Smacna College of Fellows funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to California. It also paid $4,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $14,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $9,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $8,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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Officers and trustees
- James Strother Jr
- Angie Simon
- Nathan Dills
Questions people ask
Does Smacna College of Fellows accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30th, annually.
How much does Smacna College of Fellows give?
$137,500 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Smacna College of Fellows?
Its 2025 filing lists James Strother Jr (Chairman), Angie Simon (Treasurer) and Nathan Dills (Vice Chairman).
What does Smacna College of Fellows fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.