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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$18.0M received 33 funders 95 grants · 2020–2024

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.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern$7,767,00042020–2023
John Templeton Foundation$3,142,750122020–2024
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$1,928,65052020–2024
Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated$1,330,00052020–2024
Bradley Impact Fund Inc$1,001,50042021–2024
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation$587,50072020–2024
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc$426,00042020–2024
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation$305,00042020–2023
Allegheny Foundation$300,00052020–2024
M J Murdock Charitable Trust$262,16732020–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$233,75042020–2023
Psalm 103 Foundation$200,00032020–2022
Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc$75,10012024
The Chase Foundation of Virginia$64,40022020–2021
Rev Foundation$57,50052020–2024
Farrell Family Foundation$48,37542020–2024
Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation$30,00012024
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation$30,00012021
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation$27,00052020–2024
Rbn Foundation$25,00012023
Albert & Ethel Herzstein$25,00012020
The William H Donner Foundation Inc$20,00012023
Grand Rapids Community Foundation$18,00022022–2024
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation$10,00012024
The Chicago Community Trust$10,00012024

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

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2024John Templeton FoundationTHE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE$1,018,000
2024Bradley Impact Fund IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$435,000
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncMEDIA AND PUBLISHING$392,750
2024Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPROGRAM SUPPORT$250,000
2024M J Murdock Charitable TrustPROGRAM SUPPORT$120,667
2024Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$100,000
2024Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund IncGENERAL PURPOSE$75,100
2024Allegheny FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT$67,000
2024Pierre F & Enid Goodrich FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$30,000
2024Farrell Family FoundationFUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE$12,500
2024Grand Rapids Community FoundationMULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED$11,500
2024Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$10,000
2024John Templeton FoundationFOR GENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
2024The Chicago Community TrustGeneral support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes$10,000
2024Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFor the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.$6,000
2024Rev FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$5,000
2024The Russell Berrie FoundationGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES$5,000
2024The Meijer FoundationPROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT$3,500
2024The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncTo support general operations$1,000
2024John Templeton FoundationSTAFF RECOGNITION AWARD DONATION$750
2023The Robert D and Patricia E KernOPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND OUTREACH$1,600,000
2023John Templeton FoundationTHE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE$500,000
2023Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT$280,000
2023Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncGROWTH$261,300
2023Bradley Impact Fund IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$245,000
2023The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Incto support general operations$125,000
2023Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$75,000
2023Allegheny FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT$66,500
2023National Philanthropic TrustRELIGION$30,000
2023Rbn FoundationGENERAL 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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