Acorn Foundation
Weston, Massachusetts · EIN 043201916 · Private foundation
Acorn Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2017) reports $3.6M in annual giving against $8.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 32 grants for Acorn Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Acorn Foundation funds
Acorn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, community improvement.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins College ALFOND ART COLLECTION | Winter Park, FL | $3.0M | 2017 |
| Museum of Fine Arts DEBT RELIEF CAMPAIGN: THE FUTURE IS NOW CAMPAIGN | Boston, MA | $200K | 2017 |
| President and Trustees of Colby College BARBARA ALFOND DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS ENDOWED FUND | Waterville, ME | $150K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Acorn Foundation
Acorn Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Acorn Foundation
- Does Acorn Foundation accept grant applications?
- Acorn Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Acorn Foundation fund?
- Acorn Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Rollins College, Museum of Fine Arts, President and Trustees of Colby College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Acorn Foundation give in grants?
- Acorn Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2017). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 32 grants.
- Where is Acorn Foundation located?
- Acorn Foundation is based in Weston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043201916.
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