Acts of Generosity
Acts of Generosity is a private foundation based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, established in 2005 by Henry R. Rudolph. It describes its work as partnering with nonprofits in Berks, Chester, and Lancaster Counties to support vibrant communities through education and increased understanding.
Acts of Generosity at a glance
In short: Acts of Generosity gave $232K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,891
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,081
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,315,598
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% 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 of Generosity
- 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. Its website says grants begin with a conversation. Applicants must have an IRS 510(c)3 determination at the time of application and a DEI statement.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 W Boot Rd Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (610) 222-6562
Website: https://www.actsofgenerosity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acts of Generosity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maternal and Child Health Consortium ($32K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Berks, Chester, and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania as its partnership area. In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 8% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Acts of Generosity gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 563% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $232K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal and Child Health Consortium West Chester, PA | To Support the Staff's "Parents as Teachers" Trainings | $32,316 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher Kennett Square, PA | To Support Camp Dreamcatcher's 2024 Summer Camp | $30,000 |
| Eastern Pennsylvania Trans Equity Project Orefield, PA | To support transfolk in Berks, Lancaster, and Chester counties | $30,000 |
| Berks County Community Foundation Reading, PA | To Support the Berks County Community | $20,000 |
| Chester County Community Foundation West Chester, PA | To Support the Chester County Community | $20,000 |
| LGBTQ Giving Circle Lancaster, PA | To Support the LGBTQ+ Community of Lancaster County | $20,000 |
| Kesher Israel Congregation West Chester, PA | To supplement general operating budget of kesher israel congregation | $18,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY | To Support Scholarship Fund for Rabbinical Students. | $18,000 |
| Center for Integration and Migrant Support Malvern, PA | To Support the Center's General Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Safe Berks Reading, PA | To Support Women's Safety in Berks County | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported for the corresponding filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,315,598 | $680,628 | $358,970 | $231,891 | 11 | $235,617 | $640,677 | $233,514 |
| 2023 | $4,730,959 | $-125,400 | $348,044 | $229,000 | 11 | $232,358 | $68,644 | $224,020 |
| 2022 | $5,408,488 | $-2,494 | $202,137 | $57,000 | 3 | $57,000 | $50,813 | $232,294 |
| 2021 | $5,659,335 | $4,927,526 | $120,541 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,000 | $1,100,785 | $86,734 |
| 2020 | $909,497 | $206,500 | $43,255 | $35,000 | 3 | — | $60,218 | $39,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acts of Generosity reported a distributable amount of $234K 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
The foundation’s mission is to support vibrant communities by promoting education and increased understanding in partnership with nonprofits in Berks, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Its stated vision is to empower nonprofits to create accessible, equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. The website also describes a trust-based approach, with grantmaking beginning with a conversation.
For 2026, the foundation identifies health, immigration, and LGBTQIA+ as its funding priorities. It says it has historically also funded arts, mental health, and youth.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate the range of grantee work. Camp Dreamcatcher says it provides free year-round comprehensive care to youth affected by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. SAFE BERKS says it supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education and advocacy. The Center for Integration and Migrant Support says it addresses needs of Sub-Saharan African migrant and refugee families, particularly Congolese households facing food insecurity, trauma, language barriers, and economic hardship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Acts of Generosity gave 11 grants totaling $231,891. Grant amounts ranged from $13,575 to $32,316, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $32,316 to Maternal and Child Health Consortium for staff “Parents as Teachers” trainings; $30,000 to Camp Dreamcatcher for its 2024 summer camp; and $30,000 to Eastern Pennsylvania Trans Equity Project to support trans people in Berks, Lancaster, and Chester Counties. The foundation also gave $20,000 each to Berks County Community Foundation and Chester County Community Foundation, and $20,000 to LGBTQ Giving Circle to support Lancaster County’s LGBTQ+ community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard N. Nassau as chair, Cheryl Walters Wentz as vice chair, Harriet Singer as treasurer, Amanda Hornberger as secretary, and Leah Nassau as executive director.
Acts of Generosity is led by Leah Nassau, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leah Nassau
Executive Director
Member → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $57K (2024)
Richard N. Nassau
Chair
Secretary & Executive Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Hornberger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Singer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Walters Wentz
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cherly Wentz (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amy Sabsowitz (2020) — Chair
- Former: Henry Rudolph (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: M. Elizabeth Haw (2020) — Vice Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Leah Nassau (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Acts of Generosity
How much does Acts of Generosity give each year?
Acts of Generosity gave $232K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $229K across 11 grants.
What is Acts of Generosity's typical grant size?
Acts of Generosity's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,081, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Acts of Generosity give grants?
Acts of Generosity gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (3 grants) and Reading, PA (2 grants).
Does Acts of Generosity give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Acts of Generosity's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Acts of Generosity's largest grantees?
Acts of Generosity's largest 2024 grantees include Maternal and Child Health Consortium ($32,316), Camp Dreamcatcher ($30,000) and Eastern Pennsylvania Trans Equity Project ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Acts of Generosity?
Acts of Generosity reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Acts of Generosity fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support vibrant communities by promoting education and increased understanding in partnership with nonprofits in Berks, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Its stated vision is to empower nonprofits to create accessible, equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acts of Generosity?
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 Acts of Generosity's EIN?
Acts of Generosity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3143098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Acts of Generosity 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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