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Acorn Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Fff. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Colorado, New York, New Jersey. According to available records, Acorn Foundation Inc. has made 10 grants totaling $75K, with a median grant of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $10K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, New York, Colorado, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Acorn Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, NY, CO.
Acorn Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $75K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $10K.
Grants for charitable, religious, educational, literary, cultural and scientific fields.
Acorn Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George F Merck | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$100K
Total Assets
$773K
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$773K
Grants Paid
$75K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$55K
Distribution Amount
$69K
Total: $766K
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$75K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley SchoolUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp PasquaneyUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Kensington, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Clarence Dillon Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Bedminster, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Raritan Headwaters AssociationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Bedminster, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Crested Butte Land TrustUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Crested Butte, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| 1000 Friends Of FloridaUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Tallahassee, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Innocence ProjectUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Int'L League Of Conservation PhotographersUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Nj Conservation FoundationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Far Hills, NJ | $5K | 2022 |