Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
Grand Rapids, MI ·EIN 38-2926822 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty?
Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty is funded by 33 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern ($7.8M), John Templeton Foundation ($3.1M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty between 2020–2024.
Showing top 25 of 33 funders by total given.
What grants has Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE | $1,018,000 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $435,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | MEDIA AND PUBLISHING | $392,750 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $120,667 |
| 2024 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,100 |
| 2024 | Allegheny Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $67,000 |
| 2024 | Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Farrell Family Foundation | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Rev Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Russell Berrie Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Meijer Foundation | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,500 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | STAFF RECOGNITION AWARD DONATION | $750 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND OUTREACH | $1,600,000 |
| 2023 | John Templeton Foundation | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $280,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $261,300 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $245,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | to support general operations | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Allegheny Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $66,500 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Rbn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 95 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty?
Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty is funded by 33 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern ($7.8M), John Templeton Foundation ($3.1M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty between 2020–2024.
Who is Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty's largest funder?
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern is the largest recorded funder of Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, with $7.8M across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty received?
IRS 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty across 95 grants from 33 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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