Acacia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Acacia Foundation is a private foundation in Arcadia, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$52.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 5 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $48.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 20 | $52.6 million |
How to apply
Acacia Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Acacia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | California wildfire | $200,000 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | Native stewardship corps | $150,000 |
| One People One Reef | Federated states of micronesia coral reefs | $150,000 |
| Friends of Santa Cruz Public Library | Downtown branch | $150,000 |
| Canal Alliance | University prep program | $150,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Museum education | $130,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco | Youth leadership & workforce development program | $100,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical | Support for sealing the botanical research center building | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | Dipsea bridge project | $100,000 |
| Friends of San Franisco Public Library | Mission library | $100,000 |
| The Lark Theater | Reserve fund | $100,000 |
| One People One Reef | Funding a program manager/field logistics position | $65,000 |
| The Footprint Project | Support for domestic mobile microgrid infrastructure upgrades | $50,000 |
| By the Bay Health | Pathways to care careers program | $50,000 |
| United Camps Conferences and Retreats | Wolf school | $50,000 |
| Pajaro Valley Shelter Services | Revitalize and expland the playground located at the family emergency center | $25,000 |
| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions | C2es's regional roundtable program | $25,000 |
| Marin Girls Chorus | Bridge program | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Haskins
- Eliza Haskins Koeppel
- John C Haskins
- John T Lewis
- Elizabeth Bawden
Questions people ask
Does Acacia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acacia Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Acacia Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Haskins (Trustee), Eliza Haskins Koeppel (Trustee), John C Haskins (Trustee) and John T Lewis (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Acacia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.