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The Acer Fund is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is E L Reid. It holds total assets of $180K. Annual income is reported at $5K. Total assets have grown from $94K in 2011 to $171K in 2023. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Missouri. According to available records, The Acer Fund has made 47 grants totaling $34K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2020 to $8K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $14K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2K, with an average award of $713.511. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Missouri, New Jersey, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Acer Fund is a micro private foundation in San Francisco with approximately $180,000 in assets and minimal annual revenue ($5K–$11K). It classifies under NTEE code T22 (Private Independent Foundations), indicating it is a grantmaking entity — likely a family or personal foundation. There is no public website and no open grant application process. The best approach for any organization is to research the principal(s) behind the foundation and pursue a personal relationship. Cold outreach is unlikely to be effective. This foundation should be treated as a prospect for relationship-based cultivation rather than a direct grant applicant target.
With ~$180K in assets and expenses of $6,000–$8,000 per year, The Acer Fund is a micro-foundation. Annual grantmaking capacity is estimated at $1,000–$5,000 in any given year. Tax filings (2021–2023) show no explicitly reported grants paid, suggesting grant activity may be minimal or unreported in available data. Revenue is very low ($5K–$11K annually), likely from investment income on the asset base. This is a passive, preservation-mode foundation rather than an active high-volume grantmaker.
| Foundation | Assets | Type | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acer Fund (this org) | ~$180K | Private independent | No public process |
| Typical SF family foundation | $500K–$5M | Private | Invitation only |
| Community Foundation of SF | ~$1.5B | Community | Open applications |
| Tipping Point Community | ~$50M | Public charity | Competitive grants |
The Acer Fund is in the micro-foundation category — far below the scale of prominent SF-area foundations and not accessible through typical grant channels.
No recent public grant activity or program announcements found. The foundation filed 990-PF forms through 2023 showing stable assets around $164K–$175K. No website is accessible (ioof.org listed appears to be an error — the foundation has no independent web presence). The foundation has been operating quietly with minimal public footprint. No IRS-reported grant recipients appear in public databases for recent years.
1. Not publicly accessible: The Acer Fund has no open application process — do not attempt cold grant applications. 2. Research the principals: Identify the individuals behind the foundation through 990-PF filings (available at ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, EIN 94-3337591). 3. Relationship cultivation required: Any funding from this source requires a personal connection to the foundation principals. 4. Very small capacity: Maximum realistic grant would be $2,000–$5,000 — only pursue if the relationship and mission alignment are strong. 5. Low priority for most applicants: Unless you have a direct personal connection to the foundation principals, invest your time in more accessible funders.
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Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$993
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 7 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.
With ~$180K in assets and expenses of $6,000–$8,000 per year, The Acer Fund is a micro-foundation. Annual grantmaking capacity is estimated at $1,000–$5,000 in any given year. Tax filings (2021–2023) show no explicitly reported grants paid, suggesting grant activity may be minimal or unreported in available data. Revenue is very low ($5K–$11K annually), likely from investment income on the asset base. This is a passive, preservation-mode foundation rather than an active high-volume grantmaker.
The Acer Fund has distributed a total of $34K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $713.511. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2K.
The Acer Fund is a micro private foundation in San Francisco with approximately $180,000 in assets and minimal annual revenue ($5K–$11K). It classifies under NTEE code T22 (Private Independent Foundations), indicating it is a grantmaking entity — likely a family or personal foundation. There is no public website and no open grant application process. The best approach for any organization is to research the principal(s) behind the foundation and pursue a personal relationship. Cold outreach is u.
The Acer Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$8K
Total Assets
$171K
Fair Market Value
$171K
Net Worth
$171K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
$222
Net Investment Income
$11K
Distribution Amount
$7K
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$34K
Average Grant
$713.511
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jenkins Dance CompanyArts | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityEducational | Princeton, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma CountyCharity | Santa Rosa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| West County Health CentersCharity | Guerneville, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Land TrustEnvironmental | Santa Rosa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Next Village SfCharity | San Francisco, CA | $600 | 2023 |
| Marin Museum Of Contemporary ArtArts | Novato, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Pacific Chamber OrchestraArts | Livermore, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Francisco Park ConservancyEnvironmental | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Santa Catalina SchoolEducational | Monterey, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| Track IiCharity | Mill Valley, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| San Francisco Botanical SocietyEnvironmental | San Francisco, CA | N/A | 2023 |
| North Beach CitizensCharity | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial HospitalCharity | Santa Rosa, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Ritenour Pride Promise FoundationEducation | Overland, MO | $1K | 2022 |
| Next VillageCharity | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyHealth | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| SpurCharity | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Ritenour Pride And Promise FndEducation | Overland, MO | $1K | 2021 |
| Margaret Jenkins Dance StudioArts | San Francisco, CA | $300 | 2021 |
| GivewellCharity | Oakland, CA | $100 | 2021 |
| Dance PalaceArts | Point Reyes Station, CA | N/A | 2021 |
| Russian Hill NeighborsEnvironment | San Francisco, CA | N/A | 2021 |
| Greenbelt AllianceENVIRONMENTAL | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Portland BoychoirARTS | Portland, OR | $250 | 2020 |
| IntermusicsfCHARITY | San Francisco, CA | $200 | 2020 |
| Forgotten FelinesCHARITY | Santa Rosa, CA | $200 | 2020 |
| Marin MocaARTS | Novato, CA | $100 | 2020 |
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