Acorn Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3991208
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $44KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 29Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $610KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
N/A
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science and Industry | $8K | 2025 |
| Colby College | $2.5K | 2025 |
| Depaul College Prep | $2.5K | 2025 |
| The Fund for Sarah Lawrence - Sarah Lawrence College | $2.5K | 2025 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | $2.5K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (29 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.