Acts of Generosity
Preselected recipients only
Acts of Generosity is a private foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $231,891 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $32,316. 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$231,891
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$32,316
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $229,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $229,000 | 11 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $231,891 | 11 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Acts of Generosity 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 Acts of Generosity funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $213,891 |
| New York | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal and Child Health Consortium | To support the staff's "parents as teachers" trainings | $32,316 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher | To support camp dreamcatcher's 2024 summer camp | $30,000 |
| Eastern Pennsylvania Trans Equity Project | To support transfolk in berks, lancaster, and chester counties | $30,000 |
| Berks County Community Foundation | To support the berks county community | $20,000 |
| Chester County Community Foundation | To support the chester county community | $20,000 |
| LGBTQ Giving Circle | To support the lgbtq+ community of lancaster county | $20,000 |
| Kesher Israel Congregation | To supplement general operating budget of kesher israel congregation | $18,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | To support scholarship fund for rabbinical students. | $18,000 |
| Center for Integration and Migrant Support | To support the center's general operating funds | $15,000 |
| Safe Berks | To support women's safety in berks county | $15,000 |
| Yocum Institute for Arts Education | To support the institute's children's opera performance. | $13,575 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard N Nassau
- Cheryl Walters Wentz
- Harriet Singer
- Amanda Hornberger
- Leah Nassau
Questions people ask
Does Acts of Generosity accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acts of Generosity give?
$231,891 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Acts of Generosity?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard N Nassau (Chair), Cheryl Walters Wentz (Vice Chair), Harriet Singer (Treasurer) and Amanda Hornberger (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Acts of Generosity fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.