Acacia Foundation
Acacia Foundation is a private foundation based in Arcadia, California. Its 2026 filing reports 20 grants totaling $1,915,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, education, libraries, food assistance, and the arts.
Acacia Foundation at a glance
In short: Acacia Foundation gave $1.9M across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $96K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,915,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- Average grant
- $95,750
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $47,768,245
- -1.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Acacia Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44 E Foothill Blvd 1St Floor, Arcadia, CA 91006
Phone: (626) 462-9280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acacia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was One People One Reef ($215K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 34 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in California (80%), Virginia (10%), Hawaii (5%), Louisiana (3%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Acacia Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2028% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $1.9M (2026). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,768,245 | $1,686,349 | $2,599,632 | $1,915,000 | 20 | $2,290,600 | $1,377,317 | $2,484,215 |
| 2025 | $48,705,468 | $46,818,477 | $320,984 | — | — | $198,906 | $1,722,299 | $1,571,589 |
| 2024 | $2,210,801 | $422,466 | $193,900 | $155,000 | 5 | $173,408 | $203,395 | $119,368 |
| 2023 | $2,165,699 | $688,446 | $113,665 | $90,000 | 3 | $97,903 | $368,355 | $101,468 |
| 2022 | $1,853,213 | $780,676 | $395,628 | $340,000 | 6 | $382,301 | $362,798 | $105,892 |
| 2021 | $1,813,705 | $1,232,402 | $457,225 | $426,486 | 7 | — | $657,253 | $84,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acacia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations and projects in areas including California wildfire response, land and marine conservation, education, libraries, museums, youth programs, food assistance, and parks.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One People One Reef describes work to protect marine habitats and develop local capacity in Micronesian outer islands. Redwood Empire Food Bank says it feeds neighbors in need and leads community efforts to end hunger. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art says it shares art with the public through collections, exhibitions, and programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,915,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $200,000 to The Nature Conservancy for California wildfire; $150,000 each to Amah Mutsun Land Trust for the Native Stewardship Corps, One People One Reef for Federated States of Micronesia coral reefs, Friends of Santa Cruz Public Library for the downtown branch, and Canal Alliance for its University Prep Program. Other notable grants included $130,000 to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for museum education and $100,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco for youth leadership and workforce development, San Francisco Marin Food Bank for general support, Redwood Empire Food Bank for general support, and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for the Dipsea Bridge Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists the following trustees: Scott Haskins, Eliza Haskins Koeppel, John C Haskins, John T Lewis, and Elizabeth Bawden.
Acacia Foundation's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John T. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$73K (2025) → $75K (2026)
Elizabeth Bawden
Trustee
On filings since 2025
15 hrs/week
$73K (2025) → $75K (2026)
Eliza Haskins Koeppel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Haskins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Haskins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy Chandler Webb (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $75K, to John T Lewis (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Acacia Foundation
How much does Acacia Foundation give each year?
Acacia Foundation gave $1.9M across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Acacia Foundation's typical grant size?
Acacia Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100,000, and its average grant was $95,750, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Acacia Foundation give grants?
Acacia Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Hawaii (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Santa Cruz, CA (2 grants), San Rafael, CA (2 grants) and Larkspur, CA (2 grants).
Does Acacia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Acacia Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Acacia Foundation's largest grantees?
Acacia Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include One People One Reef ($215,000 across 2 grants), The Nature Conservancy ($200,000) and Amah Mutsun Land Trust ($150,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Acacia Foundation?
Acacia Foundation reported $47.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Acacia Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations and projects in areas including California wildfire response, land and marine conservation, education, libraries, museums, youth programs, food assistance, and parks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acacia Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Acacia Foundation's EIN?
Acacia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4585686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Acacia Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Acacia Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/acacia-foundation-morg_f59bc26a09ca4b84b4865b834bee8cb6
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