Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$39,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,154 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $36,154 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $39,000 | 11 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman 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
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Plastics at Bennington College | General use | $8,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | General use | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Parole Preparation Partnership | General use | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General use | $5,000 |
| Grist Magazine Inc | General use | $4,000 |
| Dekalb Pro Bono | General use | $4,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General use | $3,000 |
| El Refugio Ministry Inc | General use | $2,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | General use | $1,000 |
| Afya Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Access Reproductive Care - Southeast | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Coleman
- Robert Stroup
- Lucy J Stroup
- Kimberly Jones
- Rachel Stroup
- Matthew J Stroup
Questions people ask
Does Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation give?
$39,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Coleman (Director), Robert Stroup (Director), Lucy J Stroup (Co-President & Treasurer) and Kimberly Jones (Co-President & Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.