The Acuff Family Foundation
The Acuff Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
The Acuff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Acuff Family Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,482
- +101.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,741
- +201.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,741
- Total assets
- $2,166
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Acuff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life ($3K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Acuff Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Phoenix, AZ | Assist Youth | $2,600 |
| Unbound Phoenix, AZ | Assist Needy | $882 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,166 | $3,000 | $3,897 | $3,482 | 2 | $3,482 |
| 2023 | $3,062 | $203 | $2,699 | $1,732 | 3 | $1,732 |
| 2022 | $5,558 | $296 | $6,239 | $5,234 | 3 | $5,234 |
| 2021 | $11,500 | $15,000 | $10,777 | $9,867 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Acuff Family Foundation is led by Gerald J. Acuff Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald J. Acuff Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Acuff
Sec.-Treas.
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Acuff Family Foundation
How much does The Acuff Family Foundation give each year?
The Acuff Family Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is The Acuff Family Foundation?
The Acuff Family Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
Where does The Acuff Family Foundation operate?
The Acuff Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What is The Acuff Family Foundation's EIN?
The Acuff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2078878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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