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Hortense Acton Charitable Trust

Providence, Rhode Island  ·  EIN 367110976  ·  Private foundation

Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Hortense Acton Charitable Trust has awarded $5.2M across 4 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to New York University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.1M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Hortense Acton Charitable Trust funds

Hortense Acton Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Hortense Acton Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New York University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
New York, NY$1.5M2022
New York University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
New York, NY$1.3M2024
New York University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
New York, NY$1.3M2020
New York University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
New York, NY$1.1M2023

Hortense Acton Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.3M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Hortense Acton Charitable Trust

Hortense Acton Charitable Trust'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Hortense Acton Charitable Trust

Does Hortense Acton Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Hortense Acton Charitable Trust'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 Hortense Acton Charitable Trust fund?
Hortense Acton Charitable Trust's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include New York University, New York University, New York University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Hortense Acton Charitable Trust give in grants?
Hortense Acton Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 4 grants.
Where is Hortense Acton Charitable Trust located?
Hortense Acton Charitable Trust is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 367110976.
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About this profile. This page is built from Hortense Acton Charitable Trust'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 Hortense Acton Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.