Competitive By Nature
Competitive By Nature is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Competitive By Nature at a glance
In short: Competitive By Nature gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,840
- -51.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,840
- +47.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,840
- Total assets
- $9,609
- -38.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Competitive By Nature funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cutz4Kids ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Competitive By Nature gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 825% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $5K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,609 | $22,804 | $28,925 | $1,840 | 1 | $1,840 | — |
| 2022 | $15,730 | $41,835 | $57,220 | $3,755 | 3 | $3,755 | — |
| 2021 | $17,414 | $37,854 | $47,002 | $4,575 | 3 | $4,565 | $553 |
| 2020 | $11,181 | $40,211 | $29,030 | $2,864 | 2 | — | $305 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Competitive By Nature's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eugene Banks
Co-Owner
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Ellington
Co-Owner
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Competitive By Nature
How much does Competitive By Nature give each year?
Competitive By Nature gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
How large is Competitive By Nature?
Competitive By Nature reported $10K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is Competitive By Nature?
Competitive By Nature is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Competitive By Nature operate?
Competitive By Nature has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Competitive By Nature's EIN?
Competitive By Nature's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4579823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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