Acorn Investing Inc
Acorn Investing Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including Bible translation, humanitarian aid, outreach, and training.
Acorn Investing Inc at a glance
In short: Acorn Investing Inc gave $67K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Michigan. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,600
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,660
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $624,885
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Acorn Investing Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 372 Rolling Wood Ln Apt C, Lk Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (224) 241-9558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acorn Investing Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DOOR International ($19K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares of grant dollars were Michigan 28%, California 18%, Texas 14%, Washington 14%, and North Carolina 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Acorn Investing Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $286K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOOR International Grand Rapids, MI | Bible translation for the Deaf | $18,500 |
| ICR USA Lynden, WA | humanitarian aid Yemen | $9,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministries Intl Anaheim, CA | Training for outreach | $8,000 |
| Sim USA Charlotte, NC | radio outreach and follow-up | $7,800 |
| Arabian World Partnership Spring, TX | Training outreach workers | $6,000 |
| Not Forgotten Intl Menasha, WI | Cultural center in refugee camp | $5,000 |
| InterLit Foundation Brea, CA | Production of language training materials | $4,000 |
| Sports Catalyst Spring, TX | sports outreach | $3,500 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | Web outreach discipleship | $2,500 |
| Hope4MENA Colorado Springs, CO | book fairs | $2,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $624,885 | $44,632 | $67,381 | $66,600 | 10 | $66,858 | $44,632 | $29,574 |
| 2024 | $594,223 | $160,875 | $88,468 | $86,550 | 12 | $86,840 | $73,632 | $27,633 |
| 2023 | $423,113 | $19,726 | $39,487 | $36,500 | 4 | $36,515 | $19,726 | $25,190 |
| 2022 | $500,923 | $12,419 | $287,677 | $285,680 | 19 | $285,695 | $123,810 | $29,324 |
| 2021 | $924,581 | $18,202 | $116,557 | $113,629 | 16 | $115,339 | $62,004 | $45,970 |
| 2020 | $827,240 | $18,544 | $106,515 | $104,820 | 19 | — | $26,765 | $37,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acorn Investing Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working on activities such as Bible translation for the Deaf, humanitarian aid in Yemen, outreach and outreach-worker training, language-learning materials, refugee-camp services, sports outreach, discipleship, and book fairs.
Some recipients describe their work in their own terms: Arabian World Partnership says its mission is to provide grant support to charitable nongovernmental organizations in the Arabian Gulf region. InterLit Foundation says it publishes literacy booklets and educational and cultural materials to foster cross-cultural understanding, particularly regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan. Sports Catalyst says it catalyzes and maintains sports movements in cities around the world. Hope4MENA says it carries Christ’s message of hope to people in the MENA region through activities including reaching unreached people, equipping Christian leaders, and caring for the helpless.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Acorn Investing Inc reported 10 grants totaling $66,600. Grants ranged from $2,300 to $18,500, with a median of $5,500.
The largest 2025 grants were $18,500 to DOOR International for Bible translation for the Deaf; $9,000 to ICR USA for humanitarian aid in Yemen; $8,000 to Cornerstone Ministries Intl for training for outreach; $7,800 to SIM USA for radio outreach and follow-up; and $6,000 to Arabian World Partnership for training outreach workers. Other reported grants were $5,000 to Not Forgotten Intl for a cultural center in a refugee camp; $4,000 to InterLit Foundation for language-training materials; $3,500 to Sports Catalyst for sports outreach; $2,500 to Pioneers for web outreach discipleship; and $2,300 to Hope4MENA for book fairs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Eich as President and Treasurer, William Eich as Secretary, Michael E Neben as Assistant Secretary, and Ashley Rabe as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer.
Acorn Investing Inc is led by Carol S Eich, President Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol S Eich
President Treasurer
President → Presidenttreasurer, 2021
Presidenttreasurer → President Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael E Neben
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William G Eich
Secretary
V President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley A. Rabe
Vice President Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Assistant Treasurer → Vice President Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth E Mann (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Acorn Investing Inc
How much does Acorn Investing Inc give each year?
Acorn Investing Inc gave $67K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 12 grants.
What is Acorn Investing Inc's typical grant size?
Acorn Investing Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,660, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Acorn Investing Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Acorn Investing Inc give grants?
Acorn Investing Inc's top state is Michigan, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spring, TX (2 grants).
Does Acorn Investing Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Acorn Investing Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Acorn Investing Inc's largest grantees?
Acorn Investing Inc's largest 2025 grantees include DOOR International ($18,500), ICR USA ($9,000) and Cornerstone Ministries Intl ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Acorn Investing Inc?
Acorn Investing Inc reported $625K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Acorn Investing Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acorn Investing Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Acorn Investing Inc's EIN?
Acorn Investing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3905593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Acorn Investing 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Acorn Investing Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/acorn-investing-inc-morg_21362bdd30f64d7db3abba6bf6070dea
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