Aceso Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Indiana · EIN 87-4109956 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.6M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$88.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70,754 and $104,987.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
97% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Roots Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $277,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Montpelier, VT | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Compassion in World Farming USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $210,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators | Covina, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| City Blossoms | Washington, DC | Charitable | $190,000 |
| Neighborhood Land Power Project | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Mill City Growing | Lowell, MA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Orchard Park, NY | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Victory Garden Initiative | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Greener by Default | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Reunity Resources | Sante Fe, NM | Charitable | $109,450 |
| Philadelphia Orchard Project | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $104,987 |
| Common Good City Farm | Washington, DC | Charitable | $101,300 |
| A Well-Fed World | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Animal Defense Partnership | Irvington, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Balanced Inc | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Dreaming Out Loud | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Growing Together | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| LA Semilla Food Center | Anthony, NM | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Planting Justice | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Southern Plains Land Trust | Lamar, CO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Walls Project | Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | Helena, MT | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Esperanza Community Farm | Watsonville, CA | Charitable | $92,200 |
| Urban Roots Garden Classrooms | Reno, NV | Charitable | $85,600 |
| Farm Forward | Amherst, MA | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Ventura, CA | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Legal Impact for Chickens | Sacremento, CA | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Better Food Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Cultivating Community | Portland, ME | Charitable | $78,700 |
| Kentucky Natural Land Trust | Berea, KY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Urban Tilth | Richmond, CA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Advancing Law for Animals | Redondo Beach, CA | Charitable | $70,754 |
| Seedleaf Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $68,150 |
| Farmstand | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Faunalytics | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Keep Growing Detroit | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Leaders for Ethics Animals and the Planet | Sacremento, CA | Charitable | $47,400 |
| Compassionate Action for Animals | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Filbert Street Garden | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Soul Food Project | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $9,548 |
| Sentient Media | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Rio Grande Community Farm | Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Global Growers Network | Decatur, GA | Charitable | $3,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,571,389 | 47 |
| 2023 | $3,397,162 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502849349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4109956
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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