The Acomb Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Eau Claire, WI EIN: 23-7455794

The Acomb Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eau Claire, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $651K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $24K.

Key facts about The Acomb Foundation

EIN: 23-7455794
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $28,000
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $2,545
Median grant: $2,300
Total assets: $651,416
Primary geography: Idaho (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who The Acomb Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Acomb Foundation's 11 itemized 2024 grants were Idaho (20%), New Hampshire (13%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Acomb Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$651K

+1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$28K

+0.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+0.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Acomb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Acomb Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Idaho $6K (20%)

New Hampshire $4K (13%)

Wisconsin $3K (11%)

Iowa $3K (11%)

North Carolina $3K (10%)

All other $10K (35%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Florida Iowa Idaho Minnesota North Carolina New Hampshire Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Cities

Eau ClaireAnaheimCharlotteColorado SpringsDubuqueHillsboroughMinneapolisOrlandoNampaAltoonaLititizChippewa Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$651,416	$639,597	$657,590
Revenue	$3,098	$6,917	$27,874
Expenses	$30,036	$29,864	$31,082
Qualifying Distributions	$30,036	$29,864	$29,000
Net Investment Income	$23,537	$27,545	$25,792
Distributable Amount	$26,325	$26,502	$27,925

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

57 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Missionary Aviation Fellowship ($5,700), His Mansion Ministries ($3,500), Emmaus Worldwide ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Missionary Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID	General Activities	$5,700
His Mansion Ministries Hillsborough, NH	General Activities	$3,500
EMMAUS WORLDWIDE Dubuque, IA	GENERAL ACTIVITIES	$3,000
SIM USA Charlotte, NC	General Activities	$2,800
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA Minneapolis, MN	General Activities	$2,800
The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO	General Activities	$2,300
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS Orlando, FL	General Activities	$1,900
NOVO Anaheim, CA	General Activities	$1,900
FEED MY PEOPLE FOOD BANK Eau Claire, WI	GENERAL ACTIVITIES	$1,600
APPLE PREGANCY CARE CENTER INC Eau Claire, WI	General Activities	$1,600

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bruce D Acomb	Trustee	5	—
Patricia J Acomb	Trustee	1	—
Adrienne R Cayley	Trustee	1	—
Aaron D Acomb	Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Acomb Foundation?

As of 2024, The Acomb Foundation holds $651K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $28K in 2024.

Where does The Acomb Foundation operate?

The Acomb Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Acomb Foundation award?

In 2024, The Acomb Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $28K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Acomb Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Acomb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.