The Acomb Foundation
The Acomb Foundation is a private foundation based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations whose listed missions involve missionary aviation, ministry, Bible translation, food assistance, and pregnancy care.
The Acomb Foundation at a glance
In short: The Acomb Foundation gave $26K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Idaho. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,600
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,550
- Total assets
- $648,017
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Acomb Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3628 Gold Ridge Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 852-0520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Acomb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missionary Aviation Fellowship ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Idaho (18%), Wisconsin (13%), New Hampshire (12%), Iowa (12%), and North Carolina (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Acomb Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) 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. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $35K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missionary Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | General Activities | $4,800 |
| His Mansion Ministries Hillsborough, NH | General Activities | $3,000 |
| 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 Tanslators Orlando, FL | General Activities | $1,900 |
| Feed My People Bank Eau Claire, WI | General Activities | $1,900 |
| Novo Anaheim, CA | General Activities | $1,900 |
| Apple Pregancy Care Center Inc Eau Claire, WI | General Activities | $1,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648,017 | $24,645 | $28,044 | $26,000 | 10 | $28,044 | $22,601 | $28,499 |
| 2024 | $651,416 | $3,098 | $30,036 | $28,000 | 11 | $30,036 | $23,537 | $26,325 |
| 2023 | $639,597 | $6,917 | $29,864 | $27,900 | 11 | $29,864 | $27,545 | $26,502 |
| 2022 | $657,590 | $27,874 | $31,082 | $29,000 | 12 | $29,000 | $25,792 | $27,925 |
| 2021 | $655,958 | $24,144 | $32,467 | $31,000 | 11 | $31,000 | $22,677 | $31,626 |
| 2020 | $672,006 | $30,173 | $36,472 | $34,500 | 12 | — | $28,201 | $29,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Acomb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $26,000 through 10 grants. Grant sizes ranged from $1,600 to $4,800, with a median of $2,550. Its largest grants included $4,800 to an individual recipient; $3,000 each to His Mansion Ministries and Emmaus Worldwide; and $2,800 each to an individual recipient and the Evangelical Free Church of America. Each grant was listed for general activities.
The grantees’ names and stated purposes indicate support for organizations including missionary aviation, ministries, Bible translation, food assistance, and pregnancy care. For example, Feed My People Bank and Apple Pregnancy Care Center received $1,900 and $1,600, respectively; both grants were listed for general activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce D Acomb, Patricia J Acomb, Adrienne R Cayley, and Aaron D Acomb as trustees.
The Acomb Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron D. Acomb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne R. Cayley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce D. Acomb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Acomb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Acomb Foundation
How much does The Acomb Foundation give each year?
The Acomb Foundation gave $26K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 11 grants.
What is The Acomb Foundation's typical grant size?
The Acomb Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,550, and its average grant was $2,600, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Acomb Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Acomb Foundation give grants?
The Acomb Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (13%) and New Hampshire (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (2 grants).
Does The Acomb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Acomb Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Acomb Foundation's largest grantees?
The Acomb Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Missionary Aviation Fellowship ($4,800), His Mansion Ministries ($3,000) and Emmaus Worldwide ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Acomb Foundation?
The Acomb Foundation reported $648K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Acomb Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Acomb Foundation's EIN?
The Acomb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7455794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Acomb 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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