Acquis Foundation
Acquis Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $110,957 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, mental health, education, and other areas.
Acquis Foundation at a glance
In short: Acquis Foundation gave $111K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,957
- +63.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,548
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,100
- Total assets
- $320,524
- -25.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% 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 Acquis Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acquis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($53K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (78%), followed by Virginia (12%), Tennessee (7%), North Carolina (1%), and New Jersey (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Acquis Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 233% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 932% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Startcare Inc Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mental Health America Inc Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christian Herald Assn Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | NER Greater NYC Area Board Funding Project | $5,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $4,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing says the $110,957 in distributions from sources other than current income represented 25% or more of its net assets of $436,157 at the beginning of that taxable year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,524 | $15,828 | $123,520 | $110,957 | 20 | $123,420 | $15,828 | $13,240 |
| 2024 | $428,216 | $28,168 | $83,333 | $67,950 | 16 | $83,333 | $8,168 | $12,662 |
| 2023 | $483,381 | $85,594 | $69,126 | $56,850 | 17 | $69,025 | $5,594 | $24,660 |
| 2022 | $466,913 | $20,054 | $42,059 | $33,312 | 15 | $42,059 | $54 | $23,443 |
| 2021 | $488,918 | $500,002 | $11,084 | — | — | $11,084 | $2 | $921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acquis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 went to organizations whose stated work includes health care and social services, mental health, education, and support related to domestic and sexual violence, recovery, and civil liberties.
For example, StartCare describes its mission as providing health care and social services, public health education, and health-related research. Mental Health America describes work to advance mental health through public education, research, advocacy, public policy, and direct service. Metropolitan College of New York says it provides experiential education that promotes social justice and positive change. Belmont University describes itself as a Christ-centered, student-focused Christian community providing academic education. Durham Crisis Response Center says it works to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, education, support, and prevention. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Acquis Foundation reported 20 grants totaling $110,957. Grant amounts ranged from $196 to $15,000, with a median of $4,100.
Among the largest grants were $15,000 to StartCare Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes, and $13,500 to Mental Health America Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Metropolitan College of New York for general and unrestricted purposes, and $4,200 and $4,000 to Belmont University for general and unrestricted purposes and its Opportunity Fund, respectively. American Cancer Society received several grants, including $15,000, $10,000, and $5,000 grants for charitable events or a Greater NYC Area board funding project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Justin Anderson, director; George Ehrhardt, treasurer; David Kaufman, director and president; Jung Hwa Kim, director; Nancy Lefkowitz, secretary; Meghan Marx, secretary and director; Debra Moss, director; Billy Santoro, director; Zoe Schoenlaub, secretary; and Joanna Sears, director.
Acquis Foundation is led by David Kaufman, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Kaufman
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Moss
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Sears
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jung Hwa Kim
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Marx
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Santoro
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Ehrhardt
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lefkowitz
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Schoenlaub
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Koehler (2021–2022) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Acquis Foundation
How much does Acquis Foundation give each year?
Acquis Foundation gave $111K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 16 grants.
What is Acquis Foundation's typical grant size?
Acquis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,100, and its average grant was $5,548, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Acquis Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Acquis Foundation give grants?
Acquis Foundation gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Acquis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Acquis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Acquis Foundation's largest grantees?
Acquis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($53,000 across 6 grants), Startcare Inc ($15,000) and Mental Health America Inc ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Acquis Foundation?
Acquis Foundation reported $321K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Acquis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes health care and social services, mental health, education, and support related to domestic and sexual violence, recovery, and civil liberties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acquis Foundation?
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 Acquis Foundation's EIN?
Acquis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1501756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Acquis 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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