The Acierno Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Acierno Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $570,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$570,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $530,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $530,000 | 21 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 21 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $570,000 | 29 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
The Acierno Family 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 The Acierno Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 9 | $255,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $49,800 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmonds Academy | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | The furtherance of charitable programs | $55,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | The furtherance of charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Us disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | The furtherance of charitable programs | $49,200 |
| Cancer Research Institute | The furtherance of charitable programs | $20,000 |
| The Light House Inc | The furtherance of charitable programs | $20,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | The furtherance of charitable programs | $20,000 |
| Annapolis Wellness Corp | The furtherance of charitable programs | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware | The furtherance of charitable programs | $15,000 |
| Brandywine SPCA | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Faithful Friends | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound School | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| The Roots Fund | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Women of the Vine & Spirits | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Severn River Association | The furtherance of charitable programs | $6,800 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | The furtherance of charitable programs | $6,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Med Ctr Fndtn | The furtherance of charitable programs | $5,000 |
| The Asher House | The furtherance of charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Cats Inc | The furtherance of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Talleyville Fire Company | The furtherance of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | The furtherance of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Access Granted Youth Exploration | The furtherance of charitable programs | $2,000 |
| Alumni Association of the University of Virginia | The furtherance of charitable programs | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | The furtherance of charitable programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Acierno
- John J Yannacone
Questions people ask
Does The Acierno Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Acierno Family Foundation give?
$570,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Acierno Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Acierno (Director/President/Treasur) and John J Yannacone (Director/Vice-President/Se).
What does The Acierno Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.