James C Acheson Foundation
The James C Acheson Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Huron, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports support for local charitable organizations and programming, including operational support for the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, the City of Port Huron Children’s Museum, and the City of Port Huron Junior Recreator Program.
James C Acheson Foundation at a glance
In short: James C Acheson Foundation gave $475K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $475,338
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,709
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $10,254,245
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James C Acheson 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: 405 Water Street Suite 200, Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (810) 966-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James C Acheson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of St Clair CO ($300K). Together the top 9 received $326K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($149,058), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 123 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan. The listed recipients are based in Port Huron.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James C Acheson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $368K (2023) to $613K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of St Clair CO Port Huron, MI | General Support | $300,000 |
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $149,058 |
| Literacy Beyond Port Huron, MI | General Support | $7,280 |
| Blue Water Area Chamber Port Huron, MI | General Support | $5,500 |
| Hunter Hospitality House Port Huron, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Clair County Child Abuse Port Huron, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Sons Port Huron, MI | General Support | $1,500 |
| Operation Transformation Port Huron, MI | General Support | $1,500 |
| Port Huron YMCA Port Huron, MI | General Support | $1,500 |
| Mid-City Nutrition Port Huron, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $10,254,245 | $1,174,061 | $802,143 | $475,338 | 16 | $504,756 | $1,107,456 | $568,233 |
| 2023 | $9,897,320 | $504,629 | $868,074 | $367,914 | 23 | $552,981 | $366,015 | $540,142 |
| 2022 | $10,258,443 | $-5,799,518 | $929,300 | $434,444 | 24 | $602,601 | $137,478 | $564,125 |
| 2021 | $16,984,939 | $1,681,123 | $994,478 | $437,633 | 26 | $604,303 | $1,531,284 | $619,278 |
| 2020 | $16,298,292 | $758,218 | $1,085,828 | $613,166 | 34 | — | $625,849 | $560,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James C Acheson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $568K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that provide operational support and grants for local programming through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, and operational support for the City of Port Huron Children’s Museum and Junior Recreator Program. The listed 2024 grants also show support for local organizations in areas including recreation, literacy, health care, and community services; the grants are reported as general support.
Among the 2024 grantees, an individual recipient says it offers free lodging to family members of patients at McLaren Hospital and Lake Huron Medical Center. SONS says it provides recreational, academic, and spiritual activities and development for children and teens. Operation Transformation describes its mission as fostering a Christ-centered, united church community and working to demonstrate the Gospel and transform the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $475,338. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest grants were $300,000 to the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and $110,000 to the Port Huron Children’s Museum, both for general support. Other listed grants included $26,558 to an individual recipient, $7,280 to an individual recipient, $5,000 each to Port Huron Hospital and an individual recipient, and $2,500 to the Port Huron Police Department. The 2024 filing also lists $1,500 grants to an individual recipient and SONS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Oldford and Frank Tranzow as trustees and directors.
James C Acheson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Tranzow
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
William Oldford
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donna M. Niester (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: James C. Acheson (2020–2023) — President
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 James C Acheson Foundation
How much does James C Acheson Foundation give each year?
James C Acheson Foundation gave $475K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $368K across 23 grants.
What is James C Acheson Foundation's typical grant size?
James C Acheson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $29,709, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James C Acheson Foundation give grants?
James C Acheson Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Huron, MI (9 grants).
Does James C Acheson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James C Acheson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James C Acheson Foundation's largest grantees?
James C Acheson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of St Clair CO ($300,000), Literacy Beyond ($7,280) and Blue Water Area Chamber ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($149,058), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James C Acheson Foundation?
James C Acheson Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $505K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $568K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does James C Acheson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that provide operational support and grants for local programming through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, and operational support for the City of Port Huron Children’s Museum and Junior Recreator Program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James C Acheson 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 James C Acheson Foundation's EIN?
James C Acheson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3463509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James C Acheson 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 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 November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work James C Acheson Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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