Private foundation · EIN 41-1891595 · Chanhassen, Minnesota · Education

Acorn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $235K total, median $7,500. 70% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$235K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MN
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nc Little Hospice IncEdina, MNGeneral operating support$100K
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$50K
Horses for Heroes - New Mexico IncSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating support$45K
AgwmSpringfield, MOGeneral operating support$15K
The Bowery MissionNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Angel FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
Jack's BasketArden Hills, MNGeneral operating support$3,000
Rise IncorporatedSpring Lake Park, MNGeneral operating support$3,000
Caring BridgeEagan, MNGeneral operating support$2,000
Nature Conservancy MnMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$2,000

By state: Minnesota 7 · New Mexico 1 · Missouri 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Acorn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chanhassen, Minnesota, administered in care of Victors Vaivodiss, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Acorn Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Acorn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $235K across 10 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Acorn Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), New Mexico (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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