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The Hackerman Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Towson, Maryland · EIN 521459149

The Hackerman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.3 million in 146 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $6.6 million the year before.

53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6.6 million126$50.1 million
2024$12.3 million146$94.8 million

How to apply

The Hackerman Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hackerman Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland98$5.6 million
Pennsylvania5$4.0 million
New York17$1.7 million
New Jersey13$386,000
California1$250,000
Georgia1$100,020
Minnesota1$80,000
West Virginia1$75,000
Illinois2$41,000
Ohio1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 146 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust
Jenkintown, PA
Contribution to donor advised fund$4.0 million
American Jewish Joint Distributioncommittee Inc
New York, NY
International support$1.0 million
Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Inc
Baltimore, MD
2019 annual fund - jdc$800,000
Turnaround Inc
Towson, MD
Support services$630,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
New York, NY
Philanthropic support$500,000
Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy Inc
Lakewood, NJ
Jewish education$300,000
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Education$250,000
Irc's Center for Economic Opportunity
San Diego, CA
To support loan capital for baltimore specific lendiing$250,000
St Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Community support$250,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Community assistance$150,000
The Samaritan Community
Baltimore, MD
Community assistance$150,000
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Education$150,000
Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc
Baltimore, MD
Reproductive healthcare$140,000
Cash Campaign of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Economic advancement$125,000
The Idi Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Fortifying israel's democratic institutions and values$100,020
Civic Works
Baltimore, MD
Community support$100,000
Thread Inc
Baltimore, MD
Youth assistance$100,000
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake
Baltimore, MD
Workforce development and other social services for people with disabilities$100,000
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
Baltimore, MD
Affordable housing$100,000
Bridges Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Youth assistance$100,000
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc
Baltimore, MD
Providing nutritious meals and individualized support$100,000
Collegebound Foundation
Baltimore, MD
Supports postsecondary education in baltimore city public schools$100,000
Southeast Community Development Corporation Inc
Baltimore, MD
Community support$100,000
Parks & People Inc
Baltimore, MD
Education, enviroment & services operating support$100,000
Agudath Israel of Baltimore Inc
Baltimore, MD
Jewish support services$85,000
Jeremiah Program
Minneapolis, MN
Financial support for single mother's and their children$80,000
ELEV8 Baltimore Inc
Baltimore, MD
Education support$75,000
Womens Health Center of West Virginia Inc
Charleston, WV
Provide and advocate for affordable healthcare$75,000
Rebuild Metro Inc
Baltimore, MD
Rebuilding & restoring homes and community support$75,000
Associated Catholic Charities
Baltimore, MD
Provides care and services to improve the lives of marylanders in need$75,000
Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore Inc
Baltimore, MD
Jewish community center$70,000
The United Way of Central Maryland Inc
Baltimore, MD
Community assistance$63,320
Pivot Inc
Baltimore, MD
Community reentry for women$60,000
American Friends of Zichron Nechama Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Community support$55,000
MD Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness (Silver Canady Charitable Colle
Bowie, MD
Community education$55,000
Talmudical Academy of Baltimore Inc
Pikesville, MD
Scholarship contribution$55,000
Ner Israel Rabbinical College Inc
Pikesville, MD
Rabbinical college$55,000
Bais Yaakov School for Girls
Baltimore, MD
Jewish school for girls$55,000
Baltimore County Government
Towson, MD
Rape kit testing$51,437
Central Scholarship Bureau Inc
Owings Mills, MD
Higher education scholarships$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hackerman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hackerman Foundation Inc give?

$12.3 million in tax year 2024, across 146 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.

Who runs The Hackerman Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Hackerman (President / Treasurer), Audrey Rego (Secretary) and Steven Hackerman (Vice President).

What does The Hackerman Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.

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