Aceso Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Aceso Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bloomington, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $277,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.6 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$277,000
- Assets$88.9 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
66% of its 2024 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 | $3.4 million | 32 | $83.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 47 | $88.9 million |
How to apply
Aceso Foundation 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 Aceso Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $621,300 |
| New York | 3 | $440,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $364,987 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $335,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $214,450 |
| Illinois | 2 | $210,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $143,150 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Roots Institute | Charitable | $277,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Compassion in World Farming USA | Charitable | $210,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators | Charitable | $200,000 |
| City Blossoms | Charitable | $190,000 |
| Neighborhood Land Power Project | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Mill City Growing | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Victory Garden Initiative | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Greener by Default | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Reunity Resources | Charitable | $109,450 |
| Philadelphia Orchard Project | Charitable | $104,987 |
| Common Good City Farm | Charitable | $101,300 |
| A Well-Fed World | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Animal Defense Partnership | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Balanced Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Dreaming Out Loud | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Growing Together | Charitable | $100,000 |
| La Semilla Food Center | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Planting Justice | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Southern Plains Land Trust | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Walls Project | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Esperanza Community Farm | Charitable | $92,200 |
| Urban Roots Garden Classrooms | Charitable | $85,600 |
| Farm Forward | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Legal Impact for Chickens | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Better Food Foundation | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Cultivating Community | Charitable | $78,700 |
| Kentucky Natural Land Trust | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Urban Tilth | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Advancing Law for Animals | Charitable | $70,754 |
| Seedleaf Inc | Charitable | $68,150 |
| Farmstand | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Faunalytics | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Keep Growing Detroit | Charitable | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Veldman
- Nicole Schonemann
- Vera Flocke
Questions people ask
Does Aceso Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aceso Foundation Inc give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Aceso Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Veldman (President & Treasurer), Nicole Schonemann (Vice President) and Vera Flocke (Secretary & Executive Director).
What does Aceso Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and food and hunger.