Acts Charity Foundation
ACTS Charity Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations whose stated work includes Christian education, church activities, humanitarian aid, missionary support, and suicide prevention.
Acts Charity Foundation at a glance
In short: Acts Charity Foundation gave $1.5M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $171K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,537,317
- +319.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $170,813
- +1018.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $2,039,524
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Acts Charity Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact ACTS Charity Foundation for details on submitting grant applications, required materials, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Acts Charity Foundation
Mailing address: 28562 Oso Parkway D-524, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: (949) 858-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acts Charity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stoneybrooke Christian School ($1.3M). Together the top 9 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 110 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Virginia. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Connecticut, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, and Washington, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Acts Charity Foundation gives
- Giving grew 368% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stoneybrooke Christian School San Juan Capistrano, CA | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $1,322,925 |
| Mariner's Church Irvine, CA | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $200,000 |
| World Christian Charity Fund Fredericksburg, VA | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $1,272 |
| All Nations Family Grandview, MO | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $1,200 |
| Our Daily Bread Grand Rapids, MI | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $1,200 |
| Food for the Hungry Pheonix, AZ | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $420 |
| With Hope the Amber Craig Memorial Anaheim, CA | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $200 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Help Fund the Organization's Activities | $100 |
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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 | $2,039,524 | $562,110 | $1,570,472 | $1,537,317 | 9 | $1,541,493 | $145,080 | $120,065 |
| 2023 | $2,976,156 | $587,937 | $398,665 | $366,389 | 24 | $369,188 | $103,547 | $132,183 |
| 2022 | $2,615,210 | $769,876 | $539,805 | $521,896 | 22 | $521,896 | $757,579 | — |
| 2021 | $2,256,002 | $1,082,666 | $341,059 | $328,320 | 23 | $328,320 | $11,839 | — |
| 2020 | $1,490,507 | $316,821 | $461,388 | $452,913 | 32 | — | $8,164 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acts Charity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Stoneybrooke Christian School, whose mission is to provide a biblically based education in a nurturing environment, and Mariner’s Church, which received a grant to help fund its activities. Other grantees describe work that includes helping people with medical or emergency needs, supporting Christian missionaries, delivering humanitarian aid, and promoting suicide prevention through mental health awareness and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $1,537,317. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,322,925, with a median of $1,200. The largest grants were $1,322,925 to Stoneybrooke Christian School and $200,000 to Mariner’s Church. Other listed grants included $10,000 to World Christian Charity Fund and $1,272 to Save the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl Chang as president and Diana Chang as treasurer/secretary.
Acts Charity Foundation is led by Carl Chang, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Chang
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Chang
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 Acts Charity Foundation
How much does Acts Charity Foundation give each year?
Acts Charity Foundation gave $1.5M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $366K across 24 grants.
What is Acts Charity Foundation's typical grant size?
Acts Charity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $170,813, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Acts Charity Foundation give grants?
Acts Charity Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Acts Charity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Acts Charity Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Fund the Organization's Activities" (9 grants).
Who are Acts Charity Foundation's largest grantees?
Acts Charity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stoneybrooke Christian School ($1,322,925), Mariner's Church ($200,000) and World Christian Charity Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Acts Charity Foundation?
Acts Charity Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Acts Charity Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Stoneybrooke Christian School, whose mission is to provide a biblically based education in a nurturing environment, and Mariner’s Church, which received a grant to help fund its activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acts Charity Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Acts Charity Foundation's EIN?
Acts Charity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4497067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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