Private foundation · EIN 87-4109956 · Bloomington, Indiana · Public & societal benefit

Aceso Foundation Inc

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: 47 grants paid, $4.6M total, median $100K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
47
$4.6M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in IN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$73M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Roots InstituteLos Angeles, CACharitable$277K
Northeast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VTCharitable$250K
Compassion in World Farming USANew York, NYCharitable$210K
Animal Charity EvaluatorsCovina, CACharitable$200K
City BlossomsWashington, DCCharitable$190K
Neighborhood Land Power ProjectPhiladelphia, PACharitable$160K
Mill City GrowingLowell, MACharitable$150K
Providence Farm CollectiveOrchard Park, NYCharitable$130K
Victory Garden InitiativeMilwaukee, WICharitable$125K
Greener By DefaultChicago, ILCharitable$110K
Reunity ResourcesSante Fe, NMCharitable$109K
Philadelphia Orchard ProjectPhiladelphia, PACharitable$105K
Common Good City FarmWashington, DCCharitable$101K
A Well-Fed WorldOrlando, FLCharitable$100K
Animal and Vegan Advocacy SummitPittsfield, MACharitable$100K
Animal Defense PartnershipIrvington, NYCharitable$100K
Animal Legal Defense FundWashington, DCCharitable$100K
Balanced IncKansas City, MOCharitable$100K
Dreaming Out LoudWashington, DCCharitable$100K
Growing TogetherChicago, ILCharitable$100K
LA Semilla Food CenterAnthony, NMCharitable$100K
Norris Square Neighborhood ProjectPhiladelphia, PACharitable$100K
Planting JusticeOakland, CACharitable$100K
Southern Plains Land TrustLamar, COCharitable$100K
The Walls ProjectBaton Rouge, LACharitable$100K
Wilderness Land TrustHelena, MTCharitable$100K
Esperanza Community FarmWatsonville, CACharitable$92K
Urban Roots Garden ClassroomsReno, NVCharitable$86K
Farm ForwardAmherst, MACharitable$85K
Food & Water WatchVentura, CACharitable$85K
Legal Impact for ChickensSacremento, CACharitable$85K
Better Food FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$80K
Cultivating CommunityPortland, MECharitable$79K
Kentucky Natural Land TrustBerea, KYCharitable$75K
Urban TilthRichmond, CACharitable$75K
Advancing Law for AnimalsRedondo Beach, CACharitable$71K
Seedleaf IncLexington, KYCharitable$68K
FarmstandWashington, DCCharitable$50K
FaunalyticsSan Diego, CACharitable$50K
Keep Growing DetroitDetroit, MICharitable$50K
Leaders for Ethics Animals and the PlanetSacremento, CACharitable$47K
Compassionate Action for AnimalsMinneapolis, MNCharitable$40K
Filbert Street GardenBaltimore, MDCharitable$10K
Soul Food ProjectIndianapolis, INCharitable$9,548
Sentient MediaSan Francisco, CACharitable$8,000
Rio Grande Community FarmAlbuquerque, NMCharitable$5,000
Global Growers NetworkDecatur, GACharitable$3,300

By state: California 11 · District of Columbia 6 · New York 3 · Pennsylvania 3 · Massachusetts 3 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Aceso Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Indiana, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Aceso Foundation Inc 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 Aceso Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 47 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Aceso Foundation Inc give?

California (11 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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