The ACR Foundation
The ACR Foundation is a private foundation based in The Woodlands, Texas, that files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $27,733, including support for charitable organizations in Texas and other states.
The ACR Foundation at a glance
In short: The ACR Foundation gave $28K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,733
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,387
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $563
- Total assets
- $112,131
- -16.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% 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 ACR Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 North Seasons Trace, The Woodlands, TX 77382
Phone: (713) 320-4668
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The ACR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scripture Awakening ($8K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 28% to North Carolina, 6% to Alabama, 4% to Florida, and 3% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The ACR Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $966; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $335 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 385% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $15K (2023) to $53K (2021). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripture Awakening Hendersonville, NC | General support | $7,691 |
| Salem Lutheran Church Tomball, TX | General support | $5,110 |
| Texas Youth Summit Spring, TX | General SUpport | $2,084 |
| Concordia Lutheran High School Tomball, TX | General Support | $2,030 |
| Storehouse Plano Plano, TX | General Support | $1,612 |
| Hargis Christian Camp Chelsea, AL | General Support | $1,552 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church Dallas, TX | General Support | $1,541 |
| Ligonier Ministries Sanford, FL | General Support | $1,200 |
| Family Legacy Irving, TX | General Support | $864 |
| Turning Point Ministries San Diego, CA | General Support | $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 | $112,131 | $5,041 | $30,907 | $27,733 | 20 | $27,733 | $5,041 | $7,203 |
| 2024 | $133,651 | $17,944 | $17,880 | $17,330 | 14 | $17,330 | $17,944 | $7,432 |
| 2023 | $132,143 | $12,175 | $17,229 | $15,271 | 17 | $15,271 | $9,588 | $6,854 |
| 2022 | $136,784 | $5,265 | $32,525 | $32,127 | 19 | $32,127 | $5,265 | $8,966 |
| 2021 | $176,224 | $25,999 | $53,870 | $53,222 | 18 | $53,222 | $12,734 | $9,900 |
| 2020 | $198,837 | $17,307 | $33,830 | $32,463 | 20 | — | $17,307 | $8,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The ACR Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span Christian education, Bible study and ministry, and other charitable work. For example, Concordia Lutheran High School says its mission is to provide a high school education in a Christian atmosphere; Scripture Awakening says it provides resources to encourage people to read, study, and live the Bible. Other 2025 grantees include WaterAid America, which describes its work as improving access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation, and Room to Read, which envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $27,733. Grants ranged from $108 to $7,691, with a median of $563. The largest awards included $7,691 to Scripture Awakening, $5,110 to Salem Lutheran Church, $2,084 to Texas Youth Summit, $2,030 to Concordia Lutheran High School, and $1,612 to Storehouse Plano. Other notable grants were $1,552 to Hargis Christian Camp, $1,541 to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and $1,200 to Ligonier Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Al Reese Jr as president and director; Caryl R Reese as secretary and director; and Jennifer R Zucconi, Thomas A Zucconi, and Leslie C Reese as directors.
The ACR Foundation is led by Al Reese Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Al Reese Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caryl R Reese
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer R Zucconi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie C Reese
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A Zucconi
Director
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 ACR Foundation
How much does The ACR Foundation give each year?
The ACR Foundation gave $28K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 14 grants.
What is The ACR Foundation's typical grant size?
The ACR Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $563, and its average grant was $1,387, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The ACR Foundation that year got $966 on average.
Where does The ACR Foundation give grants?
The ACR Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tomball, TX (2 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does The ACR Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The ACR Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The ACR Foundation's largest grantees?
The ACR Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Scripture Awakening ($7,691), Salem Lutheran Church ($5,110) and Texas Youth Summit ($2,084), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The ACR Foundation?
The ACR Foundation reported $112K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The ACR Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span Christian education, Bible study and ministry, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The ACR Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 ACR Foundation's EIN?
The ACR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0648796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The ACR 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 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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