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Accelerate - the National Collaborative

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 883207484  ·  Private foundation

Accelerate - the National Collaborative is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $10.4M in annual giving against $12.1M in assets. This page documents the 173 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Accelerate - the National Collaborative — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$10.4M
Annual giving (FY2025)
$12.1M
Total assets
173
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Accelerate - the National Collaborative funds

Accelerate - the National Collaborative's giving carries a documented focus on substance use & recovery.

Substance Use & Recovery

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Accelerate - the National Collaborative, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Chicago
RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$12.0M2024
University of Chicago
RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$3.4M2025
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
RESEARCH
Redwood City, CA$919K2023
Delaware Department of Education
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Dover, DE$900K2024
Texas Education Agency
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Austin, TX$711K2025
Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Educ
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Little Rock, AR$700K2024
Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Educ
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Little Rock, AR$550K2025
Colorado Department of Education
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Denver, CO$500K2023
Ohio Department of Education - State of Ohio
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Cincinnati, OH$500K2023
50can Inc
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Washington, DC$500K2023
Guilford County Board of Education
CALL TO EFFECTIVE ACTION
Greensboro, NC$420K2023
50can Inc
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Washington, DC$400K2024
Ohio Department of Education - State of Ohio
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Cincinnati, OH$400K2024
Colorado Department of Education
STATES LEADING RECOVERY
Denver, CO$400K2024
Cambiar Education
CALL TO EFFECTIVE ACTION
San Diego, CA$400K2024

Accelerate - the National Collaborative giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2023$4.3M
2024$20.3M
2025$10.4M

How to apply for funding from Accelerate - the National Collaborative

Accelerate - the National Collaborative's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at accelerate.us.

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Frequently asked questions about Accelerate - the National Collaborative

Does Accelerate - the National Collaborative accept grant applications?
Accelerate - the National Collaborative's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Accelerate - the National Collaborative fund?
Accelerate - the National Collaborative's grants focus on substance use & recovery. Recent recipients include University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Accelerate - the National Collaborative give in grants?
Accelerate - the National Collaborative reported $10.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $35.0M over 173 grants.
Where is Accelerate - the National Collaborative located?
Accelerate - the National Collaborative is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 883207484.
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About this profile. This page is built from Accelerate - the National Collaborative's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Accelerate - the National Collaborative. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.