Acorn Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 22-3768896 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE F MERCK |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O FFF-460 PARK AVE-12TH FL, NEW YORK NY 10022 |
| Phone | 2122455900 |
| Form and materials | A FORMAL PROPOSAL DESCRIBING THE PETITIONING ORGANIZATION, THEIR TAX EXEMPT STATUS, AND THE PURPOSE TO WHICH THE GRANT WILL BE PUT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC FIELDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Camp Pasquaney | Kensington, MD | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Fountain Valley School | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Bedminster, NJ | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Clarence Dillon Public Library | Bedminster, NJ | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Crested Butte, CO | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349101889
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3768896
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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