One Acre Fund
TO EMPOWER CHRONICALLY HUNGRY FARM FAMILIES IN AFRICA TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF HUNGER AND POVERTY. ONE ACRE FUND ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY WORKING WITH SELF-HELP GROUPS IN RURAL VILLAGES TO DELIBERATELY REACH THE MOST SEVERELY HUNGER-AFFECTED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$287.0M
+15.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
-27.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-27.5% YoY
About One Acre Fund
Based on IRS filings
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $287.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $287,046,153 | $247,603,752 | $223,099,275 |
| Revenue | $248,204,612 | $246,189,016 | $213,816,167 |
| Expenses | $230,195,651 | $227,055,100 | $237,309,794 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,210,201 | $450,367 | $142,724 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Columbia University ($15,279).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | program services | $15,279 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW YOUN | PRESIDENT | 35 | $206,142 |
| ERIC POHLMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $209,855 |
| MATTHEW FORTI | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OAF USA/SECRETARY | 50 | $239,694 |
| ADA OSAKWE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| AGNES GATHAIYA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| FRED OGANA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAMES MWANGI | BOARD CHAIR (SEE SCHEDULE O) | 3 | — |
| JOEL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KANINI MUTOONI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KARL HOFMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM KAYONGA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GIDEON MAINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 1/1/24) | 50 | $227,702 |
| BELINDA BWIZA | RWANDA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $173,098 |
| JOHN CLARK | KENYA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $204,291 |
| AKIFUMI KITA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS | 50 | $194,336 |
| ANNA CARSON | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR DIRECTOR | 50 | $249,948 |
| JEREMY GOLAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, SMALLHOLDER RESILIENCE FUND | 50 | $201,485 |
| PATRICK BELL | TUPANDE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 50 | $203,583 |
| SARAH HYLDEN | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS | 50 | $187,041 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Acre Fund?
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. It holds $287.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is One Acre Fund?
As of 2024, One Acre Fund holds $287.0M in total assets with $248.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $15K in 2024.
Where does One Acre Fund operate?
One Acre Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does One Acre Fund award?
In 2024, One Acre Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is One Acre Fund's EIN?
One Acre Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3668110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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