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Acorn Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is Grace Culbertson Cottage. It holds total assets of $31.9M. Annual income is reported at $11.1M. Total assets have grown from $7.7M in 2011 to $31.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Acorn Foundation Inc. has made 4 grants totaling $7.1M, with a median grant of $1.6M. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2021 to $2.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.6M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1.3M to $2.6M, with an average award of $1.8M. Grant recipients are concentrated in Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA.
Acorn Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $7.1M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $1.6M, with an average of $1.8M. Individual grants have ranged from $1.3M to $2.6M.
Acorn Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Acorn Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Burke | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kirby Culbertson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine C Prentice | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$31.9M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$31.9M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$7.1M
Average Grant
$1.8M
Median Grant
$1.6M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$1.3M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached StatementGENERAL OPERATING | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.6M | 2023 |