Acquis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Acquis Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,957 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,100 and the largest $15,000. 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$110,957
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,100
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$328,465
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,950 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,850 | 17 | $483,381 |
| 2024 | $67,950 | 16 | $436,157 |
| 2025 | $110,957 | 20 | $328,465 |
How to apply
Acquis 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 Acquis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $86,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $13,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,200 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1,311 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $196 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Startcare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mental Health America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan College of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christian Herald Assn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | NER Greater NYC Area Board Funding Project | $5,000 |
| Belmont University | General & Unrestricted | $4,200 |
| Belmont University | Opportunity Fund | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Durham Crisis Response Center | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Freedom House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Harpers Home | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Parker Core Knowledge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Girls on the Run International | General & Unrestricted | $311 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Heartbound Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $196 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin Anderson
- George Ehrhardt
- David Kaufman
- Jung Hwa Kim
- Nancy Lefkowitz
- Meghan Marx
- Debra Moss
- Billy Santoro
- Zoe Schoenlaub
- Joanna Sears
Questions people ask
Does Acquis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acquis Foundation give?
$110,957 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,100.
Who runs Acquis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin Anderson (Dir), George Ehrhardt (Treas), David Kaufman (Dir, Pres) and Jung Hwa Kim (Dir) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Acquis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.