Private foundation · EIN 95-4585686 · Larkspur, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Acacia 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $100K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$1.9M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$48M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VACalifornia wildfire$200K
Amah Mutsun Land TrustSanta Cruz, CANative stewardship corps$150K
One People One ReefLA Selva Beach, CAFederated states of micronesia coral reefs$150K
Friends of Santa Cruz Public LibrarySanta Cruz, CADowntown branch$150K
Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CAUniversity prep program$150K
San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSan Francisco, CAMuseum education$130K
The Boys and Girls Club of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAYouth leadership & workforce development program$100K
National Tropical BotanicalKalaheo, HISupport for sealing the botanical research center building$100K
San Francisco Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$100K
Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$100K
Golden Gate National Parks ConservancySan Francisco, CADipsea bridge project$100K
Friends of San Franisco Public LibrarySan Francisco, CAMission library$100K
The Lark TheaterLarkspur, CAReserve fund$100K
One People One ReefSoquel, CAFunding a program manager/field logistics position$65K
The Footprint ProjectNew Orleans, LASupport for domestic mobile microgrid infrastructure upgrades$50K
By the Bay HealthLarkspur, CAPathways to care careers program$50K
United Camps Conferences and RetreatsPetaluma, CAWolf school$50K
Pajaro Valley Shelter ServicesWatsonville, CARevitalize and expland the playground located at the family emergency center$25K
Center for Climate and Energy SolutionsWashington, DCC2es's regional roundtable program$25K
Marin Girls ChorusSan Rafael, CABridge program$20K

By state: California 16 · Virginia 1 · Hawaii 1 · Louisiana 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Acacia Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Larkspur, California, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Acacia Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Acacia Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 20 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Acacia Foundation give?

California (16 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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