Acworth Foundation
Acworth Foundation (EIN 26-0292873) is a private foundation based in Huntington, NY that provides tuition scholarships and grants to secondary education institutions and qualifying students. The organization's site lists Acworth Scholars, participating schools, and contact details and is corroborated by the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Independent secondary schools or scholarship programs focused on tuition support, especially established private schools that align with an existing scholarship/partner list.
Good Fit
- • A private secondary school with an established scholarship program or placement record.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior interaction with foundation staff, trustees, or participating schools.
- • Capacity to administer tuition awards and provide required reporting.
- • Geographic presence in states where the foundation has previously funded or a fit with the foundation’s participating-school network.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to institutions across roughly 14 U.S. states plus some U.K. locations, and the majority of dollars are distributed out of state rather than concentrated in the foundation’s home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 19 distinct recipients (and similar counts across four years), all largely independent secondary education institutions, so the portfolio funds many independent organizations rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected recipients and the default application setting indicates invitation/selection-based giving; although a small number of new recipients have been added, unsolicited applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without nomination or a direct relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
