Accent Charitable Fund is a private grantmaking foundation based in Northfield, Illinois. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in July 2019 and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$329K
-17.9% YoY
Grant Count
39
-17.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-1.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Accent Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 47 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2023), with a median grant size of $6,500 and a maximum grant of $43,000. Total distributions for the year were $402,000.
Grant Range
of $6,500 and a maximum grant of $43,000. Total distributions for the year were $402,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the 2023 tax year:
- Assets: $1.7 million
- Distributions: $402,000
- Grant Count: 47 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,041,266 | $1,158,940 | $1,536,527 |
| Revenue | $214,012 | $24,571 | $49,828 |
| Expenses | $331,686 | $402,158 | $393,206 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $331,686 | $402,158 | $393,206 |
| Net Investment Income | $374,037 | $54,377 | $49,828 |
| Distributable Amount | $65,144 | $81,686 | $101,057 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($31,500), Educational Access Group ($30,000), Youth Services ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $10,000 |
| BABY BASICS OF COLLIER COUNTY NAPLES, FL | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $1,030 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY COLORADO DENVER, CO | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $7,500 |
| COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION ARVADA, CO | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $2,394 |
| CHICAGO ABORTION FUND CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $7,500 |
| CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN GLENCOE, IL | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $1,500 |
| CHICAGO CANINE RESCUE CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $7,500 |
| CHICAGO COALITION FOR FAMILY BUILDING CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $7,500 |
| CHILD'S PLAY REDMOND, WA | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $17,338 |
| CHRISTMAS COMMANDOS DENVER, CO | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $11,607 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by five directors:
- Michael A Cabay
- Barbara B Cabay
- Scott Cabay
- Richard Cabay
- Jill Gray
All directors serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A CABAY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA B CABAY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SCOTT CABAY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JILL GRAY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICHARD CABAY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Accent Charitable Fund?
The foundation made 47 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2023), with a median grant size of $6,500 and a maximum grant of $43,000. Total distributions for the year were $402,000.
What size grants does Accent Charitable Fund award?
In 2024, Accent Charitable Fund awarded 39 grants totaling $329K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Accent Charitable Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Accent Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $65K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Accent Charitable Fund's EIN?
Accent Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1476529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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