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American Council of Learned Societies

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131851145  ·  Private foundation

American Council of Learned Societies is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $26.8M in annual giving against $199.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 893 grants for American Council of Learned Societies. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$26.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$199.6M
Assets (FY2020)
893
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What American Council of Learned Societies funds

American Council of Learned Societies's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, higher education.

Adult EducationHigher Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United Negro College Fund Inc
Stipends/Fellowships
Washington, WA$1.1M2020
United Negro College Fund Inc
STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
United Negro College Fund Inc
Stipends / Fellowships
Washington, DC$874K2019

How to apply for funding from American Council of Learned Societies

American Council of Learned Societies'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 acls.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Council of Learned Societies

Does American Council of Learned Societies accept grant applications?
American Council of Learned Societies'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 American Council of Learned Societies fund?
American Council of Learned Societies's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include United Negro College Fund Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does American Council of Learned Societies give in grants?
American Council of Learned Societies reported $26.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $102.2M over 893 grants.
Where is American Council of Learned Societies located?
American Council of Learned Societies is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131851145.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Council of Learned Societies's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Council of Learned Societies. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.