Acumen Fund Inc
New York, New York · EIN 134166228 · Private foundation
Acumen Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $7.6M in grants paid and $141.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 88 individual grants from this funder — $10.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Acumen Fund Inc funds
Acumen Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, mental health.
Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, rural communities, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC WAREHOUSED LOANS TO ELIGIBLE ENERGY ACCESSCOMPANIES, WHOSE OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, PRIOR TO THE CLOSINGOF TH | New York, NY | $1.0M | 2020 |
| 60 Decibels Inc STRENGTHENING IMPACT INVESTING MARKETS FOR AGRICULTURE (SIIMA) AND AFRICA POULTRY MULTIPLICATION INITIATIVE (APMI) | New York, NY | $838K | 2019 |
| Regents of the University of California SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION OF SOCIAL INNOVATORS THROUGH BIG IDEAS | Santa Cruz, CA | $700K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Acumen Fund Inc
Acumen Fund Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at acumen.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Acumen Fund Inc
- Does Acumen Fund Inc accept grant applications?
- Acumen Fund Inc'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 Acumen Fund Inc fund?
- Acumen Fund Inc's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC, 60 Decibels Inc, Regents of the University of California. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Acumen Fund Inc give in grants?
- Acumen Fund Inc reported $7.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 88 grants.
- Where is Acumen Fund Inc located?
- Acumen Fund Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 134166228.
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