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The Acorn Society is a concept based on a gift made by Benjamin Franklin, Boston Massachusetts.  When Franklin died in 1791, he left $5,000 to the citizens of Boston. Franklin's will specified that the money should be left to compound for 100 years. In 1891, part of the assets founded the Franklin Institute. The rest compounded for another 100 years.

In 1991, the fund terminated, leaving a gift of almost $5 million for the purposes stipulated in Franklin's will.  Using Franklin's concept of the power of compounding income, Acorn Society members pledge at least $1,000 per year toward an endowment fund goal of $10,000. When their gifts reach that goal, donors determine the endowed fund type (advised, field of interest, scholarship, etc.) to meet their philanthropic goals. During the time the fund is growing to its goal, the Community Foundation charges no administrative fee.  There is listing of Acorn Society members in the Community Foundation’s annual report and on the website. The Acorn Society is for individual or family giving.