Ackerman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Ackerman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $540,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$540,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $450,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $375,000 | 17 | $10.3 million |
| 2023 | $450,000 | 22 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $540,000 | 23 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Ackerman 8181 E Tufts Ave Suite 600, Denver, CO 80237 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 662-9595 |
| What to submit | A proposal which, in the opinion of the selection committee, will produce an improvement in the quality of an educational cirriculum or system within the U.S. School system (grades K-12) and which will produce a significant positive change in the quality of education for grades K-12. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted by july 1st each year. |
| Restrictions | See item 2(b) above. |
What Ackerman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $144,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $74,000 |
| New York | 3 | $56,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Ministries Inc | Legacyworks youth development | $50,000 |
| Operation Homefront | Programs in co | $49,000 |
| Ukraine House DC Foundation | United 24: medical aid | $45,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective | General operations | $26,000 |
| Thousand Currents | Food system programs | $26,000 |
| Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative | Jane place capital | $25,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General operations | $25,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | Clean water initiative | $25,000 |
| Semper Fi Funds | General operations | $25,000 |
| Strongminds | General operations | $25,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | Scholarship program | $25,000 |
| World Connect | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Indian Child Resource Center | General operations | $21,000 |
| Firebird Community Arts | Project fire | $21,000 |
| Point Foundation | General operations | $21,000 |
| Cooperation Jackson | General operations | $15,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | General operations | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Choice Education | Scholarships for colorado | $10,000 |
| Ecdc African Community Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Superhumans Ukraine Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Warren Village | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cocoon Project | General operations | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Ackerman
- Steven J Ackerman
- Cherilyn Lawrence
Questions people ask
Does Ackerman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be submitted by july 1st each year..
How much does Ackerman Foundation Inc give?
$540,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ackerman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael A Ackerman (President & Director), Steven J Ackerman (Director) and Cherilyn Lawrence (Director).
What does Ackerman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and international.