Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Exeter, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $222,000 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $81,000. 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$222,000
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$81,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $220,500 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $247,500 | 64 | $5.1 million |
| 2023 | $220,500 | 56 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 53 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Acorn Alcinda 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 Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $97,000 |
| New Hampshire | 9 | $26,300 |
| Delaware | 6 | $21,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $9,200 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virgnia Tech Foundation | To support education | $81,000 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | To protect freedom of speech | $15,000 |
| Delaware Strong Families | To protect freedom of speech | $8,000 |
| The Congregational Church in Exeter | To support religion | $6,500 |
| Forest Landowners Fdn | To support the sustainability of private forest lands | $6,000 |
| Family Research Council | To protect freedom of speech | $5,000 |
| Sussex Pregnancy Care Center | Education and support for those in need | $5,000 |
| Wapping Community Church | To support the music program | $5,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | Food for the poor | $4,500 |
| Exeter Elementary School PTO 48 | To support education | $4,300 |
| Alice Lloyd College | To support the community | $4,000 |
| Community Investment Collaborative | To support education | $4,000 |
| Congo Education Partners Inc | To support education | $4,000 |
| The Covenant School | To support education | $4,000 |
| The Women's Initiative | To support mental health services | $4,000 |
| Womenade of Greater Squamscott | To help women | $4,000 |
| Greensboro Farmer's Club Market | To support local farmers | $3,500 |
| Autism Society of North Carolina | To support programs that help individuals and families effected by autisum | $3,000 |
| Delmarva Teen Challenge Inc | Helping young addictive people | $3,000 |
| Out of the Garden Project | Supporting the youth | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | To support children health | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital for Children | To support children health | $3,000 |
| University of Va - Va Engineering Foundation | To support education | $3,000 |
| Beebe Med Fdn | To support education | $2,000 |
| Joni & Friends | To help paralysis individuals | $2,000 |
| Lewes Presbyterian Church | To support religion | $2,000 |
| Ogonquit Theater Foundation | To support arts and musical performances | $2,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | To support the arts and symphony conerts | $2,000 |
| River Woods Exeter | To support education | $2,000 |
| Texas Bark Squad | To support rescued animals | $2,000 |
| The College of New Jersey | To support education | $2,000 |
| The Hope Center | To support the community | $2,000 |
| The Music Hall | To support the arts and plays | $2,000 |
| Friends of Exeter Public L | To support education | $1,500 |
| Princeton University | To support education | $1,500 |
| Buckingham Volunteer Fire | To support the fire department | $1,000 |
| Friends of Wood Memorial Library and Museum Inc | To support cultural arts | $1,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra | To support cultural arts | $1,000 |
| Lewes Fire Department Inc | To support the fire department | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire PBS | To support education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan B Kennedy
- Kit C Kennedy
Questions people ask
Does Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc give?
$222,000 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jan B Kennedy (Dir. VP.) and Kit C Kennedy (Dir. Pres. Sec).
What does Acorn Alcinda Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.