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Who funds Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
EIN 38-2926822 · Grand Rapids, MI · NTEE R600
Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty of Grand Rapids, MI (EIN 38-2926822) was named as a grant recipient by 63 funders in 188 grants paid totaling $23,929,500 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$23,929,500
188 grants paid
Funders
63
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$4,016,667
not included in grants received
Funders
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 196 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $259,046 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $175,220 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | Ed Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion Grand Rapids, MI | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202641689349100304 |
| 2025 | Atlas Economic Research Foundation | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $50,000 | paid | Economic Education | 202621219349302017 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $47,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202601289349302480 |
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $25,750 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202621329349306657 |
| 2025 | Napa Institute Foundation | The Action Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $20,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202641819349301714 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | 202611359349101021 |
| 2025 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $7,965 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202533509349301608 |
| 2025 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $7,965 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202641969349302754 |
| 2025 | Dragonfly Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202631349349104398 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,018,000 | paid | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE | 202533009349100608 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $837,000 | paid | for general operations | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $435,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | 202523189349302832 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $392,750 | paid | MEDIA AND PUBLISHING | 202513109349303201 |
| 2024 | Atlantic Council of the United States Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $282,520 | paid | SUPPORTING THE WORK OF INDEPENDENT NGOS/THINK TANKS WORKING ON FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY THEMES. | 202512669349301611 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $254,015 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $250,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202523189349102237 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $122,690 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $120,667 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202513189349104056 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $120,667 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202513189349104056 |
| 2024 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202503189349101725 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $75,100 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202503219349305000 |
| 2024 | Allegheny Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $67,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202533189349101443 |
| 2024 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $43,500 | paid | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 202523189349103527 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $32,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202511339349301311 |
| 2024 | Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202432609349100943 |
| 2024 | Springview Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | PROMOTE A FREE & VIRTUOUS SOCIETY | 202501359349101045 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $20,000 | paid | to support the Brazil Liberty Forum | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $15,000 | paid | to support the Annual Dinner | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $15,000 | paid | for programs in Brazil | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | Farrell Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $12,500 | paid | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | 202523099349102062 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $11,500 | paid | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | 202403199349310555 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202511189349100406 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,000 | paid | for the Jesuit Seminar | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 202533009349100608 |
| 2024 | Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202523189349101042 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,000 | paid | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 202512119349301861 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $9,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2024 | American Endowment Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $8,500 | paid | RELIGION | 202513219349310376 |
| 2024 | Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $6,500 | paid | Religion-Related | 202533189349314033 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $6,000 | paid | to support the Calihan Awards and Brazil at AU | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $6,000 | paid | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | 202513179349100631 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Libert Grand Rapids, MI | A | $5,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202520499349301607 |
| 2024 | Servant Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $5,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202500439349301825 |
| 2024 | The Russell Berrie Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 202503079349101270 |
| 2024 | Rev Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202513189349102301 |
| 2024 | The Meijer Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543179349102094 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202523219349106577 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $750 | paid | STAFF RECOGNITION AWARD DONATION | 202533009349100608 |
| 2024 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Re Grand Rapids, MI | D | $600 | paid | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | 202533189349100018 |
| 2024 | Ge Aerospace Foundation | Acton Institution for the Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | D | $100 | paid | MATCHING GIFT | 202533219349108123 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $1,652,000 | paid | for general operations | 202423189349304787 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,600,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND OUTREACH | 202443209349101999 |
| 2023 | Atlantic Council of the United States Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $692,453 | paid | SUPPORTING THE WORK OF INDEPENDENT NGOS/THINK TANKS WORKING ON FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY THEMES. | 202422919349301022 |
| 2023 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $500,000 | paid | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE | 202423099349100062 |
| 2023 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $280,000 | paid | PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT | 202403209349104590 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $261,300 | paid | GROWTH | 202443169349306424 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $245,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | 202403199349311950 |
| 2023 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $182,850 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202411039349301716 |
| 2023 | Saint John Henry Newman Institute | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $163,000 | paid | 202413209349320261 | |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $125,000 | paid | to support general operations | 202403209349104125 |
| 2023 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $114,260 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202441369349301334 |
| 2023 | The Philanthropy Roundtable | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $100,000 | paid | 2023 SIMON-DEVOS PRIZE | 202443129349302149 |
| 2023 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202443209349101509 |
| 2023 | Allegheny Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $66,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202433209349104633 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $50,000 | paid | RELIGION-RELATED | 202540559349301329 |
| 2023 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $40,000 | approved, future | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 202403199349104345 |
| 2023 | Napa Institute Foundation | The Action Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $35,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202443099349302279 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $30,000 | paid | RELIGION | 202431429349301368 |
| 2023 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $30,000 | paid | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 202403199349104345 |
| 2023 | Pierre F and Enid Goodrich Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | C | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202322569349100012 |
| 2023 | Rbn Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202413199349302391 |
| 2023 | Springview Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | PROMOTE A FREE & VIRTUOUS SOCIETY | 202421299349100747 |
| 2023 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202413209349102201 |
| 2023 | John William Pope Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202410799349100871 |
| 2023 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202402579349100600 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $15,000 | paid | to sponsor the Annual Dinner | 202423189349304787 |
| 2023 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $15,000 | paid | FORMING A JUST AND MORAL SOCIETY | 202423099349100062 |
| 2023 | Rev Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202423209349101972 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $12,200 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202441359349309439 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | Acton Inst for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $11,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202413109349304401 |
| 2023 | South Carolina Christian Foundation | The Action Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202412919349300436 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,000 | paid | to support the IFL Sao Paulo conference and gen ops | 202423189349304787 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,000 | paid | RELIGION-RELATED | 202443209349315779 |
| 2023 | American Endowment Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $8,750 | paid | RELIGION | 202442479349301654 |
| 2023 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $6,000 | paid | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | 202423179349102547 |
| 2023 | Dragonfly Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202411359349106206 |
| 2023 | The Meijer Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423199349104287 |
| 2023 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 202403199349104345 |
| 2023 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Re Grand Rapids, MI | D | $3,000 | paid | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | 202423179349103262 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $315 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,783,000 | approved, future | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE | 202333079349100543 |
| 2022 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,600,000 | paid | FWE FOCUSED PROGRAMMING, CONFERENCES | 202333199349106703 |
| 2022 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,600,000 | approved, future | FWE FOCUSED PROGRAMMING, CONFERENCES | 202333199349106703 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $1,421,900 | paid | for general operations | 202323049349300742 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $867,000 | paid | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE | 202333079349100543 |
| 2022 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $275,000 | paid | PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT | 202323189349101532 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $270,200 | paid | GROWTH | 202333179349303063 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $204,300 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | Atlantic Council of the United States | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $192,594 | paid | SUPPORTING THE WORK OF INDEPENDENT NGOS/THINK TANKS WORKING ON FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY THEMES. | 202313189349318131 |
| 2022 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $172,500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 202323199349323507 |
| 2022 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $150,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202323189349105992 |
| 2022 | Allegheny Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $133,500 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202313189349100436 |
| 2022 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $127,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202313189349102756 |
| 2022 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $125,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM - FR. ROBERT SIRICO LEGACY AWARD | 202313189349102756 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $100,140 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $100,140 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Psalm 103 Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $100,000 | paid | POVERTY CURE RESOURCES | 202312129349100111 |
| 2022 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $80,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202343189349102734 |
| 2022 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $70,000 | approved, future | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 202313199349102811 |
| 2022 | Allegheny Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $66,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202313189349100436 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $50,000 | paid | RELIGION-RELATED | 202323179349310067 |
| 2022 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $33,500 | paid | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 202313199349102811 |
| 2022 | Pierre F and Enid Goodrich Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | C | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202242579349101354 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $27,000 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $25,750 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202311359349313966 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | FOR THE 2022 ACTON UNIVERSITY | 202333079349100543 |
| 2022 | Springview Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | PROMOTE A FREE & VIRTUOUS SOCIETY | 202301359349101280 |
| 2022 | Napa Institute Foundation | The Action Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202322139349301247 |
| 2022 | Farrell Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $17,875 | paid | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | 202323139349102412 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,000 | paid | in support of the IEE-Brazil Sponsorship | 202323049349300742 |
| 2022 | Rev Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202323189349102652 |
| 2022 | John William Pope Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | 202321299349103292 |
| 2022 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $8,000 | paid | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 202330179349300633 |
| 2022 | American Endowment Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $6,500 | paid | RELIGION | 202332499349300338 |
| 2022 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $6,000 | paid | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | 202323179349101022 |
| 2022 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Re Grand Rapids, MI | D | $4,000 | paid | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | 202303199349102425 |
| 2022 | The Meijer Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202530729349100708 |
| 2022 | The Meijer Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202313199349101291 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $343 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2022 | Shell USA Company Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | C | $200 | paid | MEF | 202323139349100302 |
| 2022 | Shell USA Company Foundation (fka Shell Oil Company Foundation) | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | C | $200 | paid | MEF | 202443199349102539 |
| 2022 | Ge Foundation | Acton Institution for the Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | D | $50 | paid | MATCHING GIFTS | 202333189349102018 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $209,460 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $156,250 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202231339349309863 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $81,050 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | Psalm 103 Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | POVERTY CURE SUMMIT | 202202149349100400 |
| 2021 | Pierre F and Enid Goodrich Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | C | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202102579349100610 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $25,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202211339349310116 |
| 2021 | Springview Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | PROMOTE A FREE & VIRTUOUS SOCIETY | 202221319349101127 |
| 2021 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $11,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113559349300731 |
| 2021 | Strake Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $7,500 | paid | Acton Institute Virtual International Bishops Forum | 202202379349100760 |
| 2021 | John William Pope Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 202231229349100038 |
| 2021 | Foundation for Individual Liberty | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202212369349100816 |
| 2021 | Shell USA Company Foundation (fka Shell Oil Company Foundation) | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | C | $100 | paid | MG | 202443199349100424 |
| 2020 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,106,000 | paid | FWE FOCUSED PROGRAMMING, CONFERENCES | 202113199349107816 |
| 2020 | Donors Trust Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $1,071,500 | paid | for general operations | 202133199349305758 |
| 2020 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $378,000 | paid | PROMOTING A MORALLY-RICH CULTURE OF FREEDOM ENGAGING CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS IN LATIN AMERICA | 202143199349101504 |
| 2020 | Charles Koch Institute | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $258,000 | paid | Education | 202103199349324450 |
| 2020 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $250,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202113169349103251 |
| 2020 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $246,900 | paid | GROWTH | 202123099349300747 |
| 2020 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $245,000 | approved, future | PACIFIC NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP FORMATION PROJECT | 202123199349106847 |
| 2020 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $150,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202103189349100000 |
| 2020 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $117,000 | paid | PACIFIC NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP FORMATION PROJECT | 202123199349106847 |
| 2020 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $83,200 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202121359349300427 |
| 2020 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $75,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | 202133159349100818 |
| 2020 | Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $70,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | 202113159349100526 |
| 2020 | Psalm 103 Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS PROVERTY THROUGH ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS | 202102219349100500 |
| 2020 | Allegheny Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202143169349101009 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $50,000 | paid | RELIGION-RELATED | 202143199349315489 |
| 2020 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $49,800 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202140489349301804 |
| 2020 | The Chase Foundation of Virginia | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $28,000 | paid | To provide general support (charitable) | 202103199349104060 |
| 2020 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | Christian Education | 202133199349109498 |
| 2020 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | C | $25,000 | paid | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE AL HERZSTEIN FELLOWSHIP ENDOWED FUND. | 202123139349100227 |
| 2020 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $24,500 | approved, future | VISION AND CALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (PHASE 8 - GRANT CYCLE 2) | 202123199349106847 |
| 2020 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $24,500 | paid | VISION AND CALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (PHASE 8 - GRANT CYCLE 2) | 202123199349106847 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $21,750 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202121459349300307 |
| 2020 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | Acton Institute for Study of Religion & Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $11,000 | paid | SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING | 202100749349301125 |
| 2020 | John Templeton Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | TABLE DONATION | 202143199349101504 |
| 2020 | Rev Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | 202143139349100334 |
| 2020 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $5,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003519349300115 |
| 2020 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $5,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003519349300115 |
| 2020 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Re Grand Rapids, MI | D | $4,000 | paid | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | 202143179349101124 |
| 2020 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | 202143169349100004 |
| 2020 | Farrell Family Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapide, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | 202123149349102587 |
| 2020 | Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,500 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY | 202133149349101933 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $247 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2020 | Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $60 | paid | IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES | 202211679349300441 |
| 2019 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202043229349301139 |
| 2019 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202043229349301139 |
| 2019 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $48,650 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202041789349301474 |
| 2019 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $23,150 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202010489349300101 |
| 2019 | Charles Koch Institute | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,500 | paid | Education | 202043219349322254 |
| 2019 | Charles Koch Institute | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $10,500 | paid | Education | 202043219349322254 |
| 2019 | Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study Grand Rapids, MI | D | $7,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202030979349100208 |
| 2019 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | A | $5,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202000379349301615 |
| 2018 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Libe Grand Rapids, MI | A | $160,075 | paid | FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | 201931359349301478 |
| 2018 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 201941449349300114 |
| 2018 | National Philanthropic Trust | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $30,000 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 201921359349311817 |
| 2018 | The Chase Foundation of Virginia | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $28,000 | paid | To provide general support (charitable) | 201941369349100704 |
| 2018 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $20,850 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 201930459349302018 |
| 2018 | Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc | Acton Institute for the Study Grand Rapids, MI | D | $15,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201920939349100757 |
| 2018 | The Cedice Foundation C/O Atlas Economic Research Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | A | $14,000 | paid | ACTON INSTITUTE CONFERENCE FOR VENEZUELAN LEADERS | 201912679349300711 |
| 2018 | Strake Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | Globalization Encounters, Possibilities, and Trials for the Church in the 21st Century | 202010439349100206 |
| 2018 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | Acton Institute for the Study of Re Grand Rapids, MI | D | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | 201911819349100301 |
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