Excellence Initiative
Preselected recipients only
Excellence Initiative is a private foundation in Redmond, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$89.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $167,768 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $167,768 | 3 | $71.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 3 | $89.1 million |
How to apply
Excellence Initiative 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 Excellence Initiative funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kabeer Excellence Foundation | To support underprivileged via education and medical relief | $1.1 million |
| Foundation for Excellence | To support underprivileged via education and medical relief | $125,000 |
| Dr Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital | To support eye services for the underprivileged | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rajeev Agarwal
- Arpita Agarwal
Questions people ask
Does Excellence Initiative accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Excellence Initiative give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Excellence Initiative?
Its 2024 filing lists Rajeev Agarwal (President & Treasurer) and Arpita Agarwal (Director).
What does Excellence Initiative fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.