Aceso Foundation Inc
ACESO Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bloomington, Indiana. It describes its mission as healing communities and says it supports community development and economic development, including efforts that help people start and sustain businesses serving local needs.
Aceso Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aceso Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,571,389
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +46.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,264
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $72,842,773
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aceso Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
ACESO does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6255 E Kent Road, Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone: (312) 670-7444
Website: https://acesofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aceso Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Roots Institute ($277K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 37 grants of 86 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ACESO’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. California received 24% of grant dollars, followed by DC at 14%, New York at 10%, Pennsylvania at 8%, and Massachusetts at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aceso Foundation Inc gives
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $317K (2022) to $4.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,842,773 | $3,256,757 | $5,247,220 | $4,571,389 | 47 | $4,812,117 | $2,344,804 | $4,299,084 |
| 2023 | $75,287,325 | $3,776,105 | $3,934,297 | $3,397,162 | 32 | $3,570,737 | $3,112,545 | $3,878,549 |
| 2022 | $75,423,611 | $18,052,152 | $871,066 | $316,860 | 7 | $380,588 | $15,061,675 | $3,490,841 |
| 2021 | $58,213,359 | $80,622,620 | — | — | — | — | — | $54,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aceso Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.3M 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
ACESO says communities are healthier when businesses providing basic services and products are owned, operated, or managed by people in the community. It describes itself as a resource for entrepreneurs and economic development, and says its charitable projects support community development and health initiatives. Its stated focus on economic development is both domestic and international.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of work supported. New Roots Institute says it empowers the next generation to end factory farming; Northeast Wilderness Trust says it preserves and restores wild landscapes; and Animal Charity Evaluators says it identifies effective ways to help animals. City Blossoms describes its work as cultivating community well-being through children’s gardens. Neighborhood Land Power Project focuses on community-led food and land systems, while Providence Farm Collective describes its work as advancing farmer-led agriculture and equitable access to food and farmland. Victory Garden Initiative says it builds community-based food systems, and Greener by Default works with institutions on sustainable plant-based food policies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, ACESO reported 47 grants totaling $4,571,389. Grant amounts ranged from $3,300 to $277,000, with a median of $100,000.
The largest reported awards included $277,000 to New Roots Institute, $250,000 to Northeast Wilderness Trust, $210,000 to Compassion in World Farming USA, $200,000 to Animal Charity Evaluators, and $190,000 to City Blossoms. Other notable awards were $160,000 to Neighborhood Land Power Project, $150,000 to Mill City Growing, $130,000 to Providence Farm Collective, $125,000 to Victory Garden Initiative, and $110,000 to Greener by Default.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Veldman as president and treasurer, Nicole Schonemann as vice president, and Vera Flocke as secretary and executive director. ACESO’s website also identifies Norm Mayall as founder and executive director, Rose Hong as co-founder, and Santina Raffa Banker as a board advisor.
Aceso Foundation Inc is led by Vera Flocke, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vera Flocke
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$32K (2022) → $135K (2024)
Mark Veldman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Schonemann
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $135K, to Vera Flocke (Secretary & Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Aceso Foundation Inc
How much does Aceso Foundation Inc give each year?
Aceso Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 32 grants.
What is Aceso Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aceso Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $97,264, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aceso Foundation Inc give grants?
Aceso Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Sacremento, CA (2 grants).
Does Aceso Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Aceso Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (47 grants).
Who are Aceso Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aceso Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Roots Institute ($277,000), Northeast Wilderness Trust ($250,000) and Compassion in World Farming USA ($210,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aceso Foundation Inc?
Aceso Foundation Inc reported $72.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aceso Foundation Inc fund?
ACESO says communities are healthier when businesses providing basic services and products are owned, operated, or managed by people in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aceso Foundation Inc?
ACESO does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aceso Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aceso Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4109956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Aceso Foundation Inc 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 2021–2024
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