Acorn Foundation
EIN 942480429 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$605K
50 grants · $67K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$10K
grant size
37%
supporter · 11/30 multi-year
repeat
$2.4M
Assets (2024)
30
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK
Phone
(415) 453-2828
Deadlines
SEE 2B ABOVE
How to Apply
GRANTS CAN BE MADE ONLY TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THEY ARE NOT MADE FOR TAX SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS, BUDGET DEFICITS, BUILDING FUNDS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, INDIVIDUALS, MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH OR FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTIONS.THE FOUNDATION WILL ACCEPT WRITTEN PROPOSALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TWICE ANNUALLY TO MAKE GRANTS. PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS SHOULD REQUEST MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURES, FUNDING CYCLES, ETC. FROM THE FOUNDATION OFFICE.
Restrictions
SEE 2B ABOVE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $60K | $1.6M | $236K | 6 |
| 2017 | $50K | $1.8M | $112K | 5 |
| 2018 | $60K | $1.6M | $43K | 5 |
| 2019 | $60K | $1.9M | $94K | 5 |
| 2020 | $60K | $2.2M | $108K | 6 |
| 2021 | $60K | $2.5M | $83K | 5 |
| 2022 | $95K | $1.9M | $52K | 7 |
| 2023 | $50K | $2.3M | $61K | 5 |
| 2024 | $110K | $2.4M | $212K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 50 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$40K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (50 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Counsel Foundation | Oakland, CA | $40,000 | RESTRICTED SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Oakland, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Native Movement | Fairbanks, AK | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Pesticide Action Network | Berkeley, CA | $20,000 | $10,000 RESTRICTED FOR "EL QUINTO SOL DE AMERICAS" SUPPORT; $10,000 RESTRICTED FOR "TOXIC TATERS... | 2018 |
| Pesticide Action Network | Berkeley, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Pesticide Action Network | Berkeley, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Lowlander Center | Gray, LA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Native Movement | Fairbanks, AK | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Alliance for Global Justice | Tucson, AZ | $10,000 | "PHILLY THRIVE" PROJECT SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Union De Vecinos | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Pesticide Action Network | Berkeley, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Union De Vecinos | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Puerto Rico Comm Foundation | San Juan, None | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Buckeye Environmental Fund | Athens, OH | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition | Huntington, WV | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| East Michigan Environmental Action | Detroit, MI | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| East Michigan Environmental Action | Detroit, MI | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | Oakland, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| New Virginia Majority Education Fun | Alexandria, VA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Koihonua | Pearl City, HI | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Native Movement | Fairbanks, AK | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| New Virginia Majority | Alexandria, VA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Project South | Atlanta, GA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Puerto Rico Comm Foundation | San Juan, None | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Native Movement | Fairbanks, AK | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |