Acker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Acker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,950 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,950
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,550 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,850 | 24 | $900,769 |
| 2024 | $34,550 | 20 | $981,098 |
| 2025 | $37,950 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Acker Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Acker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $17,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,200 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $1,750 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Society | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Andrew McMorris Foundation | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Stansalms Church | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Rollins College | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Stjudes Childrens Research Hospital | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Hope Childrens Fund | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General contributiongeneral contribution | $2,000 |
| JTM Foundation | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Long Island Museum | General contribution | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Coastal Carolina University | General contribution | $1,500 |
| National Park Foundation | General contribution | $1,200 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Ifaw - International Fund for Animal Welfare | General contribution | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General contribution | $500 |
| Danny & Rons Rescue | General contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Acker
Questions people ask
Does Acker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acker Family Foundation give?
$37,950 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Acker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Acker (President).
What does Acker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.