Acworth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Acworth Foundation is a private foundation in Huntington, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $185,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$185,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $190,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $200,000 | 20 | $0 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 19 | $0 |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
Acworth 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Acworth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $35,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkely Carrol School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Boston University Academy | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| College Prep | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Commonwealth School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Holland Hall School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Holton Arms School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Indian Springs School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Isidore Newman School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Park School of Baltimore | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Providence Day School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Savannah Country Day School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago Laboratory Sc | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Waynflete School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Abbey School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| King's College School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| Royal Grammer School | Education Tuition | $10,000 |
| St Helen St Katharine | Education Tuition | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Acworth
- Michael Januzzi
- Patti-Jo Alesci
Questions people ask
Does Acworth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acworth Foundation give?
$185,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Acworth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Acworth (Director), Michael Januzzi (Trustee) and Patti-Jo Alesci (Trustee).
What does Acworth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.