Accent Charitable Fund
Accent Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Northfield, Illinois. In 2024, it awarded 39 grants totaling $328,605 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as food assistance, education, reproductive health, and support for children and families.
Accent Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Accent Charitable Fund gave $329K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,605
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,426
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,041,266
- -10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Accent Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 575 Valley Way, Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 331-5006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Accent Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($32K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 183 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (51%), Colorado (26%), the District of Columbia (10%), Florida (6%), and Washington (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Accent Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 38 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 509% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $400K (2023). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $31,500 |
| Educational Access Group Golden, CO | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $30,000 |
| Youth Services Glenview, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $22,500 |
| Child's Play Redmond, WA | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $17,338 |
| Northern Illinios Food Bank Geneva, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $12,000 |
| Christmas Commandos Denver, CO | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $11,607 |
| American Writers Museum Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $10,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Denver, CO | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $10,000 |
| Mile High 360 Denver, CO | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,041,266 | $214,012 | $331,686 | $328,605 | 39 | $331,686 | $374,037 | $65,144 |
| 2023 | $1,158,940 | $24,571 | $402,158 | $400,060 | 47 | $402,158 | $54,377 | $81,686 |
| 2022 | $1,536,527 | $49,828 | $393,206 | $391,085 | 35 | $393,206 | $49,828 | $101,057 |
| 2021 | $1,879,905 | $47,972 | $322,901 | $300,000 | 33 | $301,901 | $47,972 | $122,704 |
| 2020 | $2,154,834 | $351,033 | $215,846 | $200,300 | 29 | — | $1,239,258 | $94,195 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger and says it works with community organizations and individuals. Educational Access Group describes its work as professional development, coaching, speaking, and evaluation focused on trauma-informed approaches in educational settings. Child’s Play says it seeks to improve the lives of children and teens in hospitals and other child welfare facilities through the power of play.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations supporting reproductive health and abortion access, families coping with a death or serious illness, and underserved students pursuing college. These are the grantees’ stated missions and work, not a stated mission of the fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 39 grants totaling $328,605. Grants ranged from $500 to $31,500, with a median of $7,500. The largest awards included $31,500 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $30,000 to Educational Access Group, $30,000 to Youth Services, and $22,500 to Greater Chicago Food Depository. Other notable grants included $17,338 to Child’s Play, $11,607 to Christmas Commandos, and $10,000 each to Mile High 360 and the Shelter for Abused Women and Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five directors: Michael A Cabay, Barbara B Cabay, Scott Cabay, Jill Gray, and Richard Cabay.
Accent Charitable Fund's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara B. Cabay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael A. Cabay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Cabay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Cabay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Accent Charitable Fund
How much does Accent Charitable Fund give each year?
Accent Charitable Fund gave $329K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 47 grants.
What is Accent Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Accent Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,426, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Accent Charitable Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does Accent Charitable Fund give grants?
Accent Charitable Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (26%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants), Denver, CO (5 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants) and Golden, CO (2 grants).
Does Accent Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Accent Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Accent Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Accent Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($31,500), Educational Access Group ($30,000) and Youth Services ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Accent Charitable Fund?
Accent Charitable Fund reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $332K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Accent Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger and says it works with community organizations and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Accent Charitable Fund?
The fund 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 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.
Does Accent Charitable Fund 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Accent Charitable Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/accent-charitable-fund-morg_09eb180337144d4b8cfd26287b4ed36f
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