Acorn Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Acorn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $75,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George F Merck C/O FFF-460 Park AVE-12TH FL, New York, NY 10022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 245-5900 |
| What to submit | A formal proposal describing the petitioning organization, their tax exempt status, and the purpose to which the grant will be put. |
| Restrictions | Grants for charitable, religious, educational, literary, cultural and scientific fields. |
What Acorn Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Camp Pasquaney | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Fountain Valley School | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Clarence Dillon Public Library | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George F Merck
Questions people ask
Does Acorn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Acorn Foundation Inc give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Acorn Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George F Merck (President).
What does Acorn Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.