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Also known as: C/O SHIRLEY SHELDON
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Acorn Foundation is a private corporation based in CHANHASSEN, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Victors Vaivodiss. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. General operating support for selected public charities. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and New Mexico. According to available records, Acorn Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $918K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $218K and $470K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $470K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and New Mexico and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$44K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
General operating support for selected public charities
Expenses: $230K
General operating support for selected public charities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NM, NY.
Acorn Foundation has distributed a total of $918K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Acorn Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Acorn Foundation is headquartered in CHANHASSEN, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hanson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan Sheldon | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shirley Sheldon | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$918K
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Nc Little Hospice IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Edina, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Washburn Center For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Horses For Heroes - New Mexico IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $45K | 2023 |
| The Bowery MissionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Rise IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Spring Lake Park, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy MnGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Caring BridgeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Eagan, MN | $2K | 2023 |