Thank you!

Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees of ​our annual fundraising events, Family Breakfast and Down & Derby. These events are always a fun time. Your contributions make it possible for us to continue our important work of supporting LGBTQ and allied students and organizations.

If you were unable to attend--or wish to make an additional donation--please click the link below. Thank you!

​Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars and plan to attend our annual fundraisers:

Saturday, May 6, 2023: Get Down & Derby during our annual spring fundraiser. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and help raise money for scholarships for LGBTQ students and allies. 

Saturday, December 2, 2023: 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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​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. 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!

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. 

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.