Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees of
​Down & Derby! A fun time was had by all and thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to raise over $10,000!

Seeking Future Board Members

We're looking for volunteers to join our Board of Directors. Help us to make a difference in the lives of others by sharing of your time and talents. For more information, feel free to contact any board member--or read more about service on the board and complete a brief application. 

​Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars and plan to attend our annual fundraisers:

Saturday, May 7, 2022: Get Down & Derby during our annual spring fundraiser. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and help raise money for scholarships for LGBTQ students and allies.
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​Saturday, December 3, 2022: Join us for our Annual Family Breakfast as we recognize the achievements of our LGBTQ and allied students and support one another as a community.
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Learn more.

Thank you!​

With your generous support, we raised more than $50,000 at our 2021 Family Breakfast.
On behalf of all of our scholarship and grant recipients, we are so grateful.
Miss the Family Breakfast? Want to experience it again? Watch it on YouTube.

​Scholarships and Grants​

College scholarships and organization grants for LGBTQ persons, organizations, and allies provide educational opportunities and help develop communities that last a lifetime.

​Scholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 are available, with $35,000 in scholarships awarded in total.
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We also provide grants to organizations that support the education, health, or civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies.

​Learn more.

How Can I Help?

We value each individual and organization that contributes to Acorn Equality Fund. With your support, we make a difference in the lives of people and organizations in our community. Donate now.

Here's another way to help... Shop online at Amazon at smile.amazon.com. List Acorn Equality Fund as your charitable organization, and Amazon will make a donation each time you make a purchase!

Mission

Established in 1999, Acorn Equality Fund in Peoria, Illinois, is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the advancement of education, health, and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies. We raise funds in order to give out grants and scholarships to promote higher education. Together we can build a bright, united future.

​​Acorn Equality Fund is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We provide scholarships and organization grants to LGBT persons, organizations, and allies to impact lives in a positive fashion.