Acacia Foundation
Invitation OnlyArcadia, California · EIN 95-4585686 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$52.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $130,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | California wildfire | $200,000 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | Santa Cruz, CA | Native stewardship corps | $150,000 |
| One People One Reef | LA Selva Beach, CA | Federated states of micronesia coral reefs | $150,000 |
| Friends of Santa Cruz Public Library | Santa Cruz, CA | Downtown branch | $150,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | University prep program | $150,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | San Francisco, CA | Museum education | $130,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Youth leadership & workforce development program | $100,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical | Kalaheo, HI | Support for sealing the botanical research center building | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Dipsea bridge project | $100,000 |
| Friends of San Franisco Public Library | San Francisco, CA | Mission library | $100,000 |
| The Lark Theater | Larkspur, CA | Reserve fund | $100,000 |
| One People One Reef | Soquel, CA | Funding a program manager/field logistics position | $65,000 |
| The Footprint Project | New Orleans, LA | Support for domestic mobile microgrid infrastructure upgrades | $50,000 |
| By the Bay Health | Larkspur, CA | Pathways to care careers program | $50,000 |
| United Camps Conferences and Retreats | Petaluma, CA | Wolf school | $50,000 |
| Pajaro Valley Shelter Services | Watsonville, CA | Revitalize and expland the playground located at the family emergency center | $25,000 |
| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions | Washington, DC | C2es's regional roundtable program | $25,000 |
| Marin Girls Chorus | San Rafael, CA | Bridge program | $20,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| One People One Reef | LA Selva Beach, CA | Federated states of micronesia coral reefs | $300,000 |
| The Lark Theater | Los Angeles, CA | Reserve fund | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,915,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621819349100722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4585686
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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