Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War-d C Dept-e S Mussey Tent

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
WASHINGTON, MarylandMicroEIN: 530227401
VeteransHistorical Preservation SocietiesEducation NonprofitsMuseumsCommunity Service Clubs

Official website for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent #1 (District of Columbia). The site provides about/eligibility information, event listings, scholarship details and contact pages and was updated as recently as Feb 26, 2026.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Organizations or individuals focused on veterans, historical preservation, or educational scholarships with a clear, modest funding need and the ability to follow a short application form and deadline.

Good Fit

  • Programs that serve veterans or VA medical centers or align with Civil War history and museum preservation.
  • Small scholarship requests or awards targeted to individuals or educational institutions.
  • Ability to submit the foundation’s PDF application and meet a stated deadline.
  • Geographic connection to the foundation’s demonstrated footprint (MD/DC and several other states).

Geography

Broad

Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in seven states, showing multi-state reach even though a sizable share is concentrated in MD/DC.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows 15 distinct recipients and a pattern across three years of funding many independent organizations and scholarship recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.

New Applicants

Broad

Direct evidence of openness is strong: the latest year included 14 new recipients, and a public application form, submission instructions, and contact details are published, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026