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American Chemical Society

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 530196572  ·  Private foundation

American Chemical Society is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.4M in annual giving against $1.80B in assets. This page documents the 1,697 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for American Chemical Society — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.80B
Total assets
1,697
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What American Chemical Society funds

American Chemical Society's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for American Chemical Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Va Polytechnic Inst & State University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Blacksburg, VA$578K2017
Research Fdtn State University of New York
GENERAL SUPPORT
Albany, NY$520K2017
Pennsylvania State University
GENERAL SUPPORT
State College, PA$505K2024
University of Minnesota
GENERAL SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$501K2024
National Academy of Sciences
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$500K2022
Regents of the University of Minnesota
GENERAL SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$490K2023
University of Colorado at Boulder
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boulder, CO$488K2017
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
GENERAL SUPPORT
New Brunswick, NJ$472K2017
Pennsylvania State University
GENERAL SUPPORT
University Park, PA$468K2018
The Bd Trustees - University of Illinois
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$456K2017
Board of Regents Univ of Wisconsin
GENERAL SUPPORT
Madison, WI$446K2023
William Marsh Rice University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$430K2023
The Board of Trustees Univ of Illinois
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$425K2024
Regents of the University of Michigan
GENERAL SUPPORT
Ann Arbor, MI$423K2022
University of Florida
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gainsville, FL$416K2024

American Chemical Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$20.7M
2018$20.7M
2020$4.6M
2022$20.0M
2023$21.4M
2024$22.4M

How to apply for funding from American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society'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 acs.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Chemical Society

Does American Chemical Society accept grant applications?
American Chemical Society'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 American Chemical Society fund?
American Chemical Society's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Va Polytechnic Inst & State University, Research Fdtn State University of New York, Pennsylvania State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does American Chemical Society give in grants?
American Chemical Society reported $6.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $109.8M over 1,697 grants.
Where is American Chemical Society located?
American Chemical Society is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530196572.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Chemical Society'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 American Chemical Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.