Acorn Investing Inc
Preselected recipients only
Acorn Investing Inc is a private foundation in LK Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,600 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $18,500. 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$66,600
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$18,500
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,550 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,500 | 4 | $423,113 |
| 2024 | $86,550 | 12 | $594,223 |
| 2025 | $66,600 | 10 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Acorn Investing Inc 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 Acorn Investing Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $18,500 |
| California | 2 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $9,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,800 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOOR International | Bible translation for the Deaf | $18,500 |
| Icr USA | humanitarian aid Yemen | $9,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministries Intl | Training for outreach | $8,000 |
| Sim USA | radio outreach and follow-up | $7,800 |
| Arabian World Partnership | Training outreach workers | $6,000 |
| Not Forgotten Intl | Cultural center in refugee camp | $5,000 |
| InterLit Foundation | Production of language training materials | $4,000 |
| Sports Catalyst | sports outreach | $3,500 |
| Pioneers | Web outreach discipleship | $2,500 |
| Hope4MENA | book fairs | $2,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Eich
- William Eich
- Michael E Neben
- Ashley Rabe
Questions people ask
Does Acorn Investing Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acorn Investing Inc give?
$66,600 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Acorn Investing Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Eich (Pres Treas), William Eich (Secretary), Michael E Neben (Asst Secretary) and Ashley Rabe (VP Asst Treasurer).
What does Acorn Investing Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.